Makes no Sense

This foolish plan of God is wiser than the wisest of human plans, and God’s weakness is stronger than the greatest of human strength. Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that few of you were wise in the world’s eyes or powerful or wealthy when God called you. Instead, God chose things the world considers foolish in order to shame those who think they are wise. And he chose things that are powerless to shame those who are powerful. God chose things despised by the world, things counted as nothing at all, and used them to bring to nothing what the world considers important.

1 Corinthians 1:25-28 NLT

It doesn’t make sense. By today’s standards, God made (and continues to make) poor leadership decisions. He doesn’t quite grasp the concept of seeking after the gifted, the talented, the best of the best. He isn’t shopping for the next big thing. He’s not concerned with popular trends. God isn’t interested in who is creating and defining culture. He doesn’t care if you’re speaking at Catalyst. God isn’t concerned with the size of your church. He’s not following you on Twitter.

He wants the foolish.

He wants the powerless.

He wants the despised.

Our worth is not measured against the accomplishments of the people we look up to. Our worth isn’t even measured against our OWN accomplishments. Our worth, your worth, my worth, is found in Christ.

God has you in mind to fulfill a specific purpose. He’s willing to guide you, lead you, equip you. We defeat ourselves. You see your shortcomings. I see my weaknesses. God sees great opportunity. He sees the vast potential in our lives to be world changers, if only we’d trust in Him. If only we’d seek after Him. If only we’d prioritize.

This has been me. This is me. I don’t want to admit my weakness. I don’t want to acknowledge my foolishness. I don’t want to accept my need…

I’m ready to jump in. I’m ready to let go and accept my powerlessness. I’m ready for God to radically transform my heart, my mind, my life. I’m ready.

Will you join me?