1 Corinthians 1:20-31
"God chose what is low and despised in the world, things that are not, to reduce to nothing things that are, so that no one might boast in the presence of God."
Ever wounder why things happen the way they do? Why certain situations have undesired outcomes? Or what we thought would be the resolution to an issue proves to be quite the opposite? It is a funny thing to be so boldly and publicly humbled. God's desires are rarely in congruence with our own as God so often chooses "what is low." Obviously, in our brokenness we often choose "things that are" as opposed to "things that are not." Those "things that are" often are prettier, more glamorous, and, at times, downright boastful. As we have all experienced, God quickly humbles our boastfulness, choosing those things in our lives that "are not" instead those that "are." However, it is important to recognize that this is not an act of defiance by God. It is not God keeping us in check. It is God's reminder of God's presence and deep love that encircles and surrounds us daily amid those humbling moments, so that when we do boast, we might boast in the Lord.
When have you been profoundly humbled by God?
Weaver of all things that are and that are not, help us to recognize your humbling and supportive presence. Guide us through the times that are in our lives. Guide us through the times that are not in our lives. Amen.
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