The Foolishness of God

Have you ever thought about God’s foolishness? Have you ever considered the fact that He is engaged in foolish things? Did you know that the Bible actual speaks about it? Well it does!

“Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men.”1 Corinthians 1:25 (NKJV)

I have been blessed to have received some great feedback so far on my recent book about peace. One of the reasons that people have a lack of peace is because they don’t see the relationship between themselves and the Creator of the universe. They feel disconnected with God. They cannot get their arms around the fact that they can not only be connected to God but actually used by God. I think the main reason for this is because people don’t see how a wise God can hang around unwise, selfish, cynical, proud, sinful and foolish people. Well guess what? That’s what He longs for.

“So God created human beings in His own image…” Genesis 1:27 (NLT)

“Then God looked over all He had made, and He saw that it was very good!” Genesis 1:31 (NLT)

“For I was born a sinner - yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.” Psalm 51:5 (NLT)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT)

You can never get to the point to where you can be used by God until you understand first that you were made in His image; you were made to be perfect like Him. You have to come to the understanding that you were born a sinner from the first second of your life! You have to realize that even still, God sees you as good. And you must harness the hope you have in Him that He has a wonderful plan for your life. Regardless of how you feel, or what emotional baggage you carry around with you, the facts are still the facts. God desires you and He longs to do great things through you.

It all seems pretty foolish doesn’t it? But the Bible is full of the stories of men and women who we might deem incapable of or unworthy of a plan from God Himself. Yet, He foolishly chose them to do wonderful things on this planet. And that turned out to be a wise choice. Never underestimate God’s ability to be wise. And never forget that, regardless of what you have done up until the last breath you have taken, God is in pursuit of you. He longs for you. His Spirit tugs at your heart and He whispers to your soul, “Follow me child, I have big plans for you. Come and see.” Foolishness? Sounds like it to me. But tomorrow it could be the wisest thing you ever thought possible.

Suggested Reading – Exodus 3:1-14