1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.

This very simple, logical statement is something that, in practical terms, we often forget. God is by definition omniscient and omnipotent. He knows everything and He can do anything. We say the words, but we act like we don’t believe them. In Paul’s day, Greek and Roman mythology posited gods who were more like superheroes than they were like the Creator of the universe, so this was a reasonable thing for him to have to say. However, most of us have been immersed in monotheism for generations, so we have no logical excuse for thinking or feeling we can slip something by God. That He is fully omniscient is something that really bothers some people. We want privacy! The problem is, as Jesus said, “This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” (John 3:19-21) We love John 3:16, and rightly so, but we forget to keep reading. When we are humbly seeking Him, His omniscience and omnipotence are the most comforting things ever. We’re just amazed and grateful that He loves us in spite of knowing everything about us!

I hope I never forget the deep-down revelation I had, probably about 20 years ago, that God’s smart and I’m not. That’s actually just a different way of saying what Paul said in this verse. I was born with a high IQ, and though I granted that God was smarter than I was, I still thought I was pretty smart. How foolish of me! I’m not to discount or waste what God has given me, but I must never allow it to puff me up. God’s foolishness, if such were possible, is still far smarter than the greatest human wisdom. I would say that His most foolish thing is putting such love and concern into human beings! My gratitude and appreciation for His doing that only continues to grow. As the song says, “The longer I serve Him, the sweeter He grows.” I want to be fully submitted and obedient to His wisdom at all times, so that His will may be accomplished in and through me, for His glory.

Father, thank You for this reminder. Thank You for all You’ve been bringing us through recently. Thank You for the interdenominational prayer meeting that will be here from 7 this morning. I have concerns about this one, as You know, but You also know exactly what is going to happen and be said, and I ask You to be in total control. May my response to each word and each individual be what You desire of me, so that the Body of Christ may be built up in all holiness, for Your glory. Thank You. Praise God!