Foolishness or Wisdom?
Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. I Cor 1:25
As leaders, valuing wisdom comes naturally. We want to make right decisions, possess good judgment, exercise discretion, and have extensive knowledge in our areas of responsibility. We expect to establish solid strategies and plans to accomplish objectives.
But the foolishness of God is far greater than even the wisest man. Imagine that in God’s weakest moment, He is infinitely greater than man’s strongest moment. When we submit our lives and our plans to Him, we may at times think situations or decisions are moving in a direction opposite to what is right or necessary. But God says He will destroy the wisdom of the wise and make the understanding of the prudent of no value (I Corinthians 1:19).
With all the economic challenges we’re currently facing, it’s easy to move into worry and fear, particularly if we’re depending on man’s economy. But if you get a glimpse of God’s economy, God’s wisdom for our finances, business, and welfare we might realize that He operates with different laws and rules. We might realize that God can take our man made situations and turn them into God sized opportunities for His will to be accomplished. We might realize that God’s abilities are limitless and He can turn circumstances around in ways we never dreamed; using strategies we could never imagine; through situations that we could never think of.
Let’s learn to view the circumstances around us through His eyes, and look for His wisdom. Let Him reveal His mysteries and His glory to us. Let Him reveal His power through our weakness.