1 Corinthians 1:26-31 26 For you see your calling, brethren, that not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called. 27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; 28 and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, 29 that no flesh should glory in His presence. 30 But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption— 31 that, as it is written, “He who glories, let him glory in the Lord.”
SOAP – 1 Corinthians 1:30-31
God’s global plan for redemption is foolishness to those who don’t know Him and have yet to experience His forgiveness. God demonstrates His glory and His wisdom through the example of Jesus Christ. Jesus not only became sin for us, but He also became our solution to sin. A believer’s greatest gift is her salvation.
What achievements and accomplishments receive glory in your life? When we think about the things in our lives that we speak most about, brag about, or take pride in, our Lord should be at the top of the list. No one and nothing has the power of our God.
Father God, I thank You for Your power and glory in my life. Remind me that anything and everything good in my life is solely because of You. When I am tempted to focus on my achievements and accomplishments, help me to focus on You and all You have done for me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.