Men do not always see God’s people the way God sees them. What they find weak may actually be strength, and what they see as foolish may be God’s wisdom.
Men esteemed Jesus poorly. Isaiah writes “We considered Him stricken by God, smitten by Him and afflicted” (Is 53:4). If the Son of God can be misread, surely this will happen to us as well.
We are called to make sacrifices in this life so that others will benefit. Our lives may look foolish, but in God’s hands they are full of power . . . Power unto salvation for those to whom we lay down our lives.
Though some may think God is against us, even judging us, they are seeing as the world does (2 Cor 5:16). Crucifixion may look costly to them, but for we who are sacrificing, it releases the sweet aroma of Christ (2 Cor 2:14-16). Lest we become convinced by the estimation of the worldly, we need to see our lives through God’s eyes. The personal pain in our lives, the inconveniences and frustrations, will lead to a bountiful harvest one day. Though we walk in crucifixion today, we will walk in resurrection power tomorrow. Though men may despise your life, do not follow their lead, for in you is Life. Amen.
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