Today's readings are Psalm 94.8-15, 1 Samuel 25.1-22, and 1 Corinthians 3.1-23.
We read more today about wisdom and foolishness. David has an encounter with Nabal, the fool who will not recognize the fact that David's forces have protected his livelihood. Our New Testament reading, from 1 Corinthians 3, points to the wisdom of God. As Jesus did not consider his exalted place in heaven, but humbled himself (Philippians 2), we see the apostles also did the job placed in front of them by their Lord, not worrying about their rank or office. What were Paul and Apollos doing? They were simply carrying on the work the Lord had given them. The results depend on God. The work is given to the believers. And as we work in the building, the Church, laid on the foundation of Christ, our work will be evident. We are responsible to look to our Lord as the rule, the foundation, and to remember that we are building a temple of God, not a temple to ourselves.
This is divine wisdom indeed. Let us look to our Lord, being committed to Christ the Savior, allowing him to use us as his tools in his kingdom, exalting him, not ourselves.
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