Paul kicks of 1 Corinthians with a cracker commentary upon wisdom and faith, which is very timely for me. People write about Christians as simpletons all the time.

So I will quote Paul, as it is good to know this is not just a problem of now:

“For God in his wisdom made it impossible for people to know him by means of their own wisdom. Instead, by means of the so-called “foolish” message we preach, God decided to save those who believe. Jews want miracles for proof and Greeks look for wisdom. As for us, we proclaim the crucified Christ, a message that is offensive to the Jews and nonsense to the Gentiles.

“For what seems to be God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and what seems to be God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.”

Later Paul says: “The wisdom I proclaim is God’s secret wisdom, which is hidden from mankind, but which he had already chose for our glory even before the world was made.”

Dear God, Thank You for my faith. Thank You that occasionally, through the cracked mirror of the world, I can feel You and You touch me. Please keep my faith strong. Thank You for all the worldly comforts You have given me, and most importantly my family. Please watch over all those I love, and let them know Your love. Please protect them and keep them. Love them as only You can. Please also be with the people of Haiti and help us help them to overcome this horrible tragedy. In Jesus’ name, Amen