The Foolishness of God

It's a beautiful day in the Rockies today. As I woke this morning and looked out at the sunrise, the light pushing through the changing Aspen leaves, the wonder of the day soon turned to all I had to do this week; not to mention this month. I quickly remembered that I am not sufficient in and of myself to accomplish everything I am called to do in this world. I don't have enough time, energy, money, wisdom, knowledge, or persistence on my own.
Fortunately for me and for you we don't have to accomplish everything on our own. We have the Holy Spirit here with us to give us what we need. I never cease to be amazed by the fact that God equips those He calls! If He asks us to do a task, He gives us the tools. If He asks us to love someone, He gives us the ability to love. If He asks us to understand His Scriptures, He gives us the wisdom to do so. But...we have to ask. "The Holy Spirit is a gentleman." He will not force His guidance or gifts upon us. We need to get in the habit of asking him for what we need instead of trying to make it happen on our own. He has what we need if we will simply ask. "For the foolishness of God is wiser than man's wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man's strength."