26 Think about the circumstances of your call, brothers and sisters. Not many were wise by human standards, not many were powerful, not many were born to a privileged position. 27 But Godchose what the world thinks foolish to shame the wise, and God chosewhat the world thinks weak to shame the strong. 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, what is regarded as nothing, to set aside what is regarded as something, 29 so that no one can boast in his presence. 30 He is the reason you have a relationship with ChristJesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness andsanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, “Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord.”
It’s always important to remember that we are not God. We are not in control and do not know the future. The more we try, the more we grasp after our own wisdom and that leads to more stress and sin. The song “Christ Our Wisdom” brings us to our knees before God to acknowledge our weakness in humility, and points us to the ultimate source of wisdom. Check out the lyrics below…
VERSE 1
Christ our wisdom, we are humbled
When You hide Your ways from us
You have purposes unnumbered
Each one good and glorious
Help us trust when we grow weary
Free us from our anxious thoughts
Give us grace to see more clearly
You are God and we are not
VERSE 2
Christ our wisdom, be our gladness
When we fail to understand
You ordain all joy and sadness
To fulfill Your perfect plan
Help us know You rule with power
Over every raging flood
In our most uncertain hour
You are God and we are loved
VERSE 3
Christ our wisdom, we will follow
Though the way ahead is veiled
As we journey through the shadows
Grant us faith where sight has failed
Help us cling to Your commandments
Strengthened by Your faithful word
We will never be abandoned
You are God and we are Yours
VERSE 4
Christ our wisdom, we adore You
For the beauty of the cross
Once in foolishness we scorned You
But Your blood has ransomed us
Help us sing the endless mercies
Of Your humble heart to save
Christ our wisdom, Christ our glory
You are God forever praised
Music and words by Jon Althoff, Bob Kauflin, and Nathan Stiff © 2024 Sovereign Grace Worship/
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Jesse, I found out through a friend about your dear Lucy going to meet her Savior. Brother, we’ve never met, but I am profoundly moved by your faith towards our heavenly Father in the midst of grief too deep to fathom. I will be praying for comfort for you, Bethany, and your family, and that in the midst of this excruciating sorrow, the hope, reality, and joy of the resurrection will shine even brighter. Looking forward to this day: “He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” (Revelation 21:4)
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Thank you Bob. The ministry of SGM has been so impactful in my life and the life of my church. We met briefly at Worship God 2017 and I did a WMI in 2018. Long time ago so I don’t expect you to remember that! But your ministry has greatly impacted mine. Thank you for your kind words.
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Also, we were planning on going to Worship God at the end of my sabbatical this summer. That is up in the air now of course, but as opposed it is still a possibility. Thank you again.
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Oh man. I guess after 220 guys going through I’m bound to start losing track. I understand that WorshipGod might be out of the question, but if you can come, I’d have you come for free. Just let me know. I’m going to email you so we can stay in contact via email. Thanks, Jesse.
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