Faith resting in the power of God

2 Corinthians 2: 1-5

5 So that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men (human philosophy), but in the power of God.

Paul starts off Chapter 2 with a quite lengthy explanation to this congregation that he did not come to them with clever words of human wisdom or knowledge.  He explains that he did not bring the message in persuasive words but that he brought the message of Christ in demonstration of the Holy Spirit and in the power of God.  Then in verse 5 he gives us the reason why - it is so that our FAITH will not rest upon the wisdom of men, but that our FAITH will rest upon the power of God.  

Paul was 'n learned man and he could have brought the message to this congregation with a lot of knowledge and wisdom of his own, but he actively chose to bring the message in the words God gave him - because then the message comes through the Holy Spirit and in His power.  What a great lesson to learn from Paul.  Walk in humility and bring the message of the cross in God's wisdom, for then the message is also brought in the power of God.    

Point to ponder

Upon what rests our faith?  The wisdom of man's clever explanations, or on the power of God?  

By Faith - Keith and Kristyn Getty