Grace & Peace,
Good morning, my church family. We are called to be people of the Cross. And for many people the cross is just a symbol, jewelry you wear around your neck or an ornament that represents traditional values. But for Christians, the cross represents the Son of God who laid down his life for all people, sacrificial love. And that is crazy. Many people view Cross-shaped living to be foolishness. It appears weak, but the truth is it is powerful. As followers of the Risen Christ, we know that the Cross is wisdom, it is a way of life that we follow, laying down our lives for all people. May our lives be Cross-shaped!
Yesterday’s passage was John 2:13-22: Jesus drives out the animal sellers and the money changers from the temple. Then when the religious leaders ask for a sign to prove he has the authority to do this, he tells them that if they destroy the temple, he will rebuild it in three days – to which they respond with incredulity. The disciples, however, after he is raised, realise that he was referring to his body.
Today’s passage is 1 Corinthians 1:18-25: God’s wisdom is far wiser than human wisdom, although it appears like foolishness and weakness to human beings. God’s wisdom and strength is Christ crucified which offends those who seek human strength and wisdom, but saves those who are willing to believe and embrace it.
What did God teach you today?
Video for yesterday & today’s passages – https://youtu.be/8EIz8n32fZk
