A pale start this morning, with low and mid-level clouds masking the sun most of the time, and the temporary frost making the green fields look washed-out. Not too windy, and nice for walking. This about an hour later…
1 Corinthians 18:25 from Sunday’s Lectionary…“For God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.” Paul’s referring to the crucifixion of Christ – and you’ve got to say that does seem foolish. But it seems to me there’s a more general thing here too – and I wonder what the concrete examples are. Maybe examples of people setting aside the need for self preservation in order to love others. Maybe examples of people who see the world differently, or people whose attitude to money just doesn’t make sense to the devotees of 21st century capitalism … or churches who risk their future to help others.
God help me to recognise
the wisdom of your holy foolishness.