Power

1 Cor 1: 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

this verse gave me new understanding.. cos was thinking abt the tabernacle, n how amazing that a few objects, a room.. can invite the presence of God so powerfully.. of cos, diff pple came away with diff experiences. then was thinking.. like the verse says: to a cynic, it may all seem foolishness from his scientific/proud mind. but to those who believe in God, it is the power of God that enters to transform into our lives. and the cynic has missed it. i dont want to miss it.. power or powerlessness.. what a world of difference it has made to me..

same goes to unpleasant comments i sometimes hear pple saying about God.. you know, those who think it's so cool to pass ignorant remarks about Him.. wat foolish things r said sometimes.. then we think we r so clever.. sigh.. im sorry.. forgive us. Thank You for Your mercy, and love that endures.

here's a sobering verse read out at a cell meeting 7 yrs ago..

Rev 3:17-19 "You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.

it was as though scales fell from our eyes when the verse was read, and our hearts were convicted. His Presence came into the room. praise God for His Word.. it was amazing. which is why i still remember it..