Continuing with 1 Corinthians chapter two.
Yet among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are doomed to perish. (1 Cor. 2:6) But we speak God's wisdom, secret and hidden, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. None of the rulers of this age understood this; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (1 Cor.2:7-8)
Before anything was created...before age was age...there was the love of God that creates out of nothing. It is known among us. It is the foundation of how we live within the realm of God's power. It is also the power that the rulers of this age cannot allow to flourish because their power and their might - as they count power and might - would be dismantled and their rule would present itself in the image of God and not the image of the rulers of this world. Though many rulers try to pass themselves off as leading in the name of the God of Creation, just look at their actions - no peace - no justice - special interests that will not stoop to seek the welfare of all - mammon leading the decision of the day and trying to disguise its actions with religious language. Today, the powers - all of us - would still choose to drive those nails or flip the electrical switch in order to preserve what we have and who we want to be. Before the ages and even through this age, the crucified Lord still Reigns even when others claim to be in power.
Connection: Don't be fooled by sweet talking religious leaders who speak of values and morals but their discussion and action is limited to self-centered issues that will not touch the expanse of life that is called forth by Jesus.
O Ancient of Days, this is the day that you have made and we long for you to make us a bold witness to your gentle Reign. Teach us the wisdom of your ways. Amen.
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