Nov. 8, 2013

1 Corinthians 1:  ²⁸ God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are.

This is about who gets the gift of faith.  God didn't present himself to the mighty in the early days of the church.  Paul, Peter, and the others went to the lowly people, the unimportant ones, b/c they were ready to accept the gift.  Others had interests to protect which put a wall around their souls so that they couldn't see the truth.

I think of those people of faith today who are like this.  There are some who mouth the words but do not act in the way of faith, b/c their influence and power satisfy them.  And there are those who mourn, who suffer, who struggle in every way imaginable, and they need the faith.  They accept the gift, and they grow b/c of it.

Prayer:  Lord, I am blessed to have the gift of faith.  I suffered through the struggles of my life, and they left me open to let You in.  I have been comforted time and again.  Thank you for always being there for me.
Amen