1 Corinthians 1:26-31
26 Brothers, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. 28 He chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him. 30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.”
Quick Notes
Before we became Christians, there were probably a few of us who had stature among the world. But for most of us, we were at best average when we came to Christ. As followers, we have a tendency to spend more time trying to be with the important people. But Jesus spent his time with the lowly of society: lepers, prostitutes, fishermen, and worse yet - tax collectors! It is easier to love the superstars of the world. It is not so easy to love the least of these.
Quick Questions
Who did Jesus spend the most time with according to the scriptures? Who do you spend the most time with? Do the answers match?
Quick Prayer
Lord Jesus, let me see the least of these more clearly every day. Amen.
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