God Gave Something Better | 1 Corinthians 1:22-25

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Our text today is 1 Corinthians 1:22-25.

Some people miss God’s answer because it doesn’t look like the answer they wanted.

The Jews wanted signs — power on full display.
The Greeks wanted wisdom — arguments polished like marble.
Everyone wanted something impressive.

But God didn’t send a performer or a philosopher.
He sent a crucified Savior.

Not what they asked for… but God gave something better.

For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than men, and the weakness of God is stronger than men. — 1 Corinthians 1:22–25

The cross offended the Jews because it looked too weak.
It confused the Greeks because it sounded too foolish.
But God wasn’t trying to meet their expectations.

He was trying to save their souls.

What the world thought was weak was actually the strongest thing God ever did.

What the world thought was nonsense was actually the smartest plan ever made.

And that’s the point Paul is driving home:

When people demand what they want, God often gives what they need. And what He gives is always better.

You don’t always get the miracle you ask for.
You don’t always get the explanation you crave.
You don’t always get the clarity you think would settle your heart.

But God is not short-changing you.
God gave something better — and He still does.

He gives a Savior who breaks sin, not just symptoms.
A cross that delivers, not just dazzles.
A gospel that transforms, not just entertains.

What people expected would’ve helped for a moment.
What God provided changes eternity.

DO THIS:

Say this today: “Christ is the power and wisdom I need.”

ASK THIS:

1. Where have you wanted God to work your way instead of His way?
2. What expectations of God do you need to surrender today?
3. When has God given you something better than what you asked for?

PRAY THIS:

Jesus, You are the wisdom and power of God. Help me trust Your plan even when it doesn’t match my expectations. Amen.

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