Because of Him

I Corinthians 1: God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

God’s choices are not anything like the choices our world makes.  He doesn’t choose people based on fame, looks, money or power.  He chooses those he loves - and that is those in the world – from the most unrecognized person to the most recognized person – simply because he loves them.  In fact, he loves those whom the world despises.

It’s only because of Jesus that we are anything at all.  Any accolades we receive, any awards bestowed upon us, and any recognition given us are all only because of his great mercy and grace.  All boasting belongs to Him.

It says here he became for us “wisdom from God” and that wisdom is our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

Feeling lowly today?  Feeling despised?  Feeling like no one sees you?

He does!  And He grants you everything he has from his father – he calls you his own – he redeems you from yourself and from the world.

Boast in Him.  And he will release you from self-pity into self-worth because of the relationship you have with Him.