Wednesday, February 15, 2017
1 Corinthians 2:8-9 ...Which [wisdom] none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. But as it is written: 'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered in the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.' But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit.
GOD'S HIDDEN WISDOM--THE GOSPEL (3)
Over the years I have listened to (and a couple times attended in person) debates between Bible-believing Creationists and evolutionary scientists. The former rarely score any points with the latter who, with all their "knowledge," remain blind to and ignorant of the "wisdom of God in a mystery," including the saving gospel of Jesus.
It's frightening to think about: all the combined human wisdom in the world brought about the crucifixion of the Son of God. Think of the earthly rulers when Jesus walked on this Earth--like Annas, Caiaphas, Pilate, Herod, the entire Jewish Sanhedrin. Would they have crucified God's eternal Son had they known He was the Lord of glory, their God and Messiah? Would they have howled for Jesus' crucifixion if they had known that His death would save untold millions of people?
We know and confess that according to our sinful nature we are no better. We too are spiritually blind unless and until the Spirit reveals to us, by simple faith, "the things which God has prepared for those who love Him."
We pray, as did Jesus: "I thank You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and prudent and have revealed them to babes. Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in Your sight" (Matthew 11:25). May we ever be among the "babes," and sing:
I know my faith is founded On Jesus Christ, my God and Lord;
And this my faith confessing, Unmoved I stand on His sure Word.
Our reason cannot fathom The Truth of God profound;
Who trusts in human wisdom Relies on shifting ground.
God's Word is all-sufficient. It makes divinely sure;
And trusting in its wisdom, My faith shall rest secure.
(Lutheran Service Book, 587:1)
