Foolish Things

God has chosen the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to shame the things which are strong.
1Corinthians 1:27

This verse says that God uses the foolish. We don’t like to look foolish. I don’t. I like for people to think I am smart and know what I am doing, but sometimes, God tells me to do something that might be embarrassing. When that happens, I am in good company. The Bible is full of examples of people doing foolish things that God told them to do. (The following list is from Christine Cains sharing at Pink Impact.)

Noah built a giant boat in the desert
Moses held a stick up when caught between an army and the Red Sea.
Sarah was shopping for maternity clothes as an old woman. The Israelites surrounded the great city of Jericho and marched around blowing trumpets.
David came against a giant with a slingshot. Caleb was 85 years old and wanted to fight an army of giants. Esther risked her life when she dared to go into the presence of a king when she had not been asked.
The Wise Men followed a star to find a new King. Peter got out of a boat during a storm to walk on the water. The most foolish was Jesus, who was nailed to a cross and died there while a crowd mocked him.

These were all foolish acts, but in every case, God came through. Now, get ready. Read the following list out loud, with as much excitement as you can muster. This is really good stuff!!!!

Noah was saved from the flood that destroyed everything else.
Moses had the sea parted and all the people walked through on dry ground.
Sarah gave birth to her son at 90.
The walls of Jericho fell and the Israelites defeated the city. David killed the giant Goliath. Caleb defeated the army and took the land that he wanted. Esther saved her people the evil plot of destruction. The Wise Men found and worshiped the new king Jesus. Peter actually did walk on the water. And Jesus died to take away our sins, and was raised from the dead to give us life.

So, following those great examples, I am ready to do whatever foolish thing God will ask me to do.