JULY 3, 1 Corinthians 1:21

Many clever people think that believing in our God is a silly thing. They think they have the intellect and wisdom to run their own lives and therefore need no God.

Consider this story: Mark noticed that the wall clock was running slow. Instead of consulting his dad, this smart aleck decided he would take the clock apart to look inside. But he did not know much about clocks. So did he see anything wrong or broken? No, of course not! After putting the clock back together, he realised that he had two wheels, and three small screws left. He did not know how to fit them back. Now, the clock was completely dead. It would not run at all.

Having no other choice, he told his dad about what he did. Where did his dad bring him? They both went to the clock repair-man. The repair-man knew all about clocks and had their clock mended in no time.

As for Mark, he thought he knew how to fix the clock. You see, many people are like Mark. They think they know a lot and take things into their own hands. They don’t follow God. They do the things they want to do. They do not believe in God and the gospel that Christ died for their sins. They go on in their wayward living. These people are worldly-wise. Worldly-wise men are foolish in the eyes of God. They are fools.

The __________ hath said in his __________, There is no __________. (Psalm 14:1a)

Sin separates us from God. Only God can save us from our sins. If we repent of our sins, believe, and accept the Lord Jesus as Lord and Saviour, God will forgive us of our sins. We will have peace with God and a place in heaven.

Thought: Do you believe that Christ died for your sins?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, forgive me of my sins. Please help me believe that Christ died for me and help me trust You to lead my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.