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Day 30: The Foolishness of the Cross Over Man’s Wisdom
Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You acknowledging that Your ways are higher than ours and Your thoughts beyond what we could imagine. You have shown the depth of Your love and power through the seeming foolishness of the cross. Help us embrace the wisdom revealed there rather than clinging to human understanding. May Your Spirit open our eyes daily to see all things in light of Calvary. As we spend time in Your word, increase our awe for the miracle of redemption won through Christ’s suffering. Reveal to us fresh insights from Your perspective. And strengthen our faith that the message of a crucified God will never lose its significance. We pray in the powerful name of Jesus. Amen.
Scripture Reading and Reflection
1 Corinthians 2:1-5 KJV
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.
And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:
That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
Reflection:
God’s ways are not our ways. What the world deems foolish, He uses for our salvation. The cross of Christ stands as the ultimate example of God’s wisdom surpassing all human logic. To the Greeks, a crucified Messiah was scandalous and meaningless. To the Jews, it was a stumbling block they could not accept. And yet, on Calvary God displayed His glory in the deepest form of humility – willingly laying down His life to redeem sinners.The preaching of a crucified Savior has always been offensive to human pride. We want to believe we can achieve salvation through our good works or wisdom. But God confounds the wise by completing our redemption through the voluntary sacrifice of His own Son. The cross makes it crystal clear – we contribute nothing to our salvation apart from faith. It is only through embracing this seeming paradox that we “become wise.”As believers, may we never lose wonder at the majesty and grace revealed through Christ’s death. Though the message continues convicting the world, God graciously illuminates souls to comprehend the perfect wisdom demonstrated at Calvary. There we find the only truth that truly satisfies – God’s love freely given to all who trust in the crucified One.
Hymn:
Vain, Delusive World, Adieu
1 Vain, delusive world, adieu, With all of creature good; Only Jesus I pursue, Who bought me with his blood, All thy pleasures I forego, I trample on thy wealth and pride, Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.
2 Here will I set up my rest; My fluctuating heart From the haven of his breast, Shall never more depart, Whither should a sinner go? His wounds for me stand open wide; Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.
3 Him to know is life and peace, And pleasure without end; This is all my happiness, On Jesus to depend, Daily in his grace to grow, And ever in his faith abide, Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.
4 O that I could all invite, This saving truth to prove; Show the length, the breadth, the height, And depth of Jesus’ love. Fain I would to sinners show, The blood by faith alone applied, Only Jesus will I know, And Jesus crucified.
Lyrics: Charles Wesley, Music: William H. Oakley
Creative Activities: 1. Scripture Writing
Write out 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 in your best handwriting on the Scripture writing page which you can download below.
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Creative Activities: 2. Bible Journaling
- Underline references to the cross as a stumbling block or folly. Note your own spiritual journey to understanding.
- Circle promises that God’s thoughts are higher. Express prayers surrendering to His perspective.
- Doodle images around the cross to illustrate rich theological truths revealed there.
- Journal reflections on how Christ reconciles humanity to God through His crucifixion.
- Sketch scenes from the cross or from Calvary to inhabit the events afresh.
- Freely add colors, words or textures that capture your awe for God making the crucifixion the source of life.
Creative Activities: 3. Doodling
- Scribble repeating patterns or layers around verses about divine wisdom superseding human reason.
- Doodle swirling shapes to symbolize surrendering fully to God’s higher perspectives.
- Draw images that portray how Christ defeats darkness and death through His crucifixion.
- Scribble hearts, crosses or other signs expressing gratitude for redemption achieved.
- Shade in areas emphasizing God’s thoughts as far above our own as the heavens are high.
- Freely doodle lines, textures or patterns encapsulating wonder that salvation comes through a crucified King.
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Creative Activities: 4. Journaling
Reflect and Journal:
- As you reflect on God’s wisdom revealed through Christ’s death, what most inspires gratitude or awe within you today?
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Applying and Taking Action
As we close, consider practical ways to walk in God’s light daily:
- When faced with challenges, seek His perspective rather than relying on your own understanding.
- Look for opportunities to share Christ crucified with someone who sees it as foolishness. Pray for open eyes.
- Determinedly meditate on the depth of grace shown through Calvary this week.
- Serve others humbly, remembering Christ gave His all through suffering on the cross.
- Commit to regular confession, finding cleansing only through faith in the crucified Lamb.
- Express appreciation to Jesus for redeeming you through His foolish death in the eyes of the world.
May continually beholding the cross transform you into a living reminder of the divine wisdom that saves through the cross.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for revealing the unsearchable riches of Your wisdom through the cross of Christ. Fill us afresh with awe and wonder at the glorious lengths You went to redeem lost sinners. May meditating afresh on Calvary spur us to continually gaze upon the Lamb who takes away the sin of the world. As we go forth, empower us by Your Spirit to proclaim the message of life through a crucified Savior with renewed passion. May our lives reflect the all-surpassing wisdom You demonstrated through death and resurrection. Draw many more to comprehend Your wise and perfect plan of salvation accomplished through Jesus.We pray in His powerful name. Amen.
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