How do we become wise?
“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved, it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18
All-Wise God,
May we heed Paul’s words about wisdom and foolishness,
so that we might avoid being foolish,
so that we might become truly wise.
Paul is right—the message of the cross:
the true story that you sent your only Son
as the perfect Savior for our sins,
the message that you allowed your beloved,
obedient Son to die on the cross for our sins,
seems terribly foolish
according to the world’s wisdom.
May we remember our dying Savior
and see the fullness of your wisdom, power, and love.
May we adore our risen Savior
and walk in his wisdom, power, and love.
In Jesus’ wise and strong name. Amen.
Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.
