Devotion:
Many public speakers try to impress people with powerful speeches. Paul insists that he did not do that. In fact, he felt very weak as he spoke God’s message in Corinth. Paul knew that he himself was unable to save anyone. Only God can save people. Paul had to depend completely on God. So the success of the church at Corinth was not the result of Paul’s skill. It was entirely the result of the powerful work of God’s Holy Spirit. Paul was just God’s servant whom God sent to Corinth to declare His message. The honor for that success belonged to God alone.
Paul had no desire to become popular when he went to Corinth, or anywhere else. Paul went to these places because of his desire to know Christ. Paul already knew Christ as his Lord who had saved him. But Paul understood that his knowledge of Christ was not yet complete. Paul was ready to give up everything so that he could know Christ better. So when God sent Paul to Corinth, or anywhere else, Paul willingly went. Paul desired that every Christian would allow God’s Holy Spirit to guide them in a similar manner. He wanted people to trust in God’s power, not in human wisdom. That was why Paul chose not to use impressive words or clever arguments. Instead, Paul explained simply about the death of Christ and God’s sacrifice of His son because He had such a love for us. God’s Holy Spirit worked powerfully as Paul spoke and he can work through each of us if we will trust and obey.
Personal Worship Option:
God, thank you that you loved us enough to sacrifice your Son on our behalf. Fill us with courage, truth, and hope so that we may share your spirit with others. Today we pray that people see your love and hope realizing that you are the one to give it.
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