Paul, in his letter to the Corinthian Church reminds them (and us) that his ministry and influence on their lives was not built on subtle arguments, impressive vocabulary, human / worldly wisdom and techniques. Rather his message and focus was "Jesus Christ and Him crucified!" (I Cor. 2:2) Actually, he states that God chooses weak and foolish things to accomplish the mighty. In I Cor. 2 he even admits that when he was ministering to them that he was weak, nervous and shaking with fear. But the message of the Cross, the Gospel, he procalimed, choosing not to depend on the contemporary methods of influencing, but rather on the wisdom of God and the power of the Spirit. Consequently, he says, their faith rests not on human wisdom and techniques but on the power of God.
As we use the best of the tools God offers, may it be true of us that His wisdom and power is the primary source and focus and our total dependancy.
Blessings on you all. Looking to see you Sunday!
Mitch
