Devotion for Wednesday, November 13, 2019

“Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the debater of
this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?  For since in the wisdom of God the world
through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was well-pleased through the
foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.”  (1 Corinthians 1:20-21)

Listen to the noise in our age.  “Go here, do this or that, believe what you
want.”  It is noise that may bring
momentary pleasure, but accomplishes nothing. 
Be guided by the truth revealed once for all through Christ, who alone
is the Savior.  Be a fool for Christ, for
what difference will it make what others think when You stand before the One
through whom all things have their being.

Lord, help me unlearn the foolishness of this age to which I cling and
replace it with the eternal truth You have revealed.  Guide me according to Your goodness to see
that in You alone is the hope of every age. 
Lead me in the way of everlasting life that I may now and always abide
in You as You abide in me.  Teach me to be
bold in faith that I may share with others what You have shared with me.

Lord Jesus, You said, “Come,
follow me.”  Help me this day to follow
You wherever You lead.  Guide me in the
Holy Spirit to speak what You give me to speak. 
Help me always to be willing to appear foolish in this age that the
truth of the cross may always be proclaimed by me.  Let me stand with You always that I may stand
in the presence of the Father.  Grant me wisdom
to walk in the narrow way this day. 
Amen.