Day 201

2 Kings 18:13-37; 2 Chronicles 32:1-8; Isaiah 36; Micah 6-7.  “Foolishness of the Cross”

         Recently I watched an episode of Nightline, in which they moderated a debate between Christians and atheists.  The atheists in the debate worked hard at making the Christian gospel sound foolish.  Of course, this would come as no surprise to the Apostle Paul who declared in his own day that the message of the cross, the gospel, was foolishness to those who don’t believe (1 Cor. 1:18).
         This dynamic seems to parallel the scene that is taking place in 2 Kings 18 and Isaiah 36.  King Sennacherib’s representative mocks the idea of trusting in the Lord for Jerusalem’s deliverance.  Even in the Old Testament, those who did not know the Lord were unable to comprehend His power to save and deliver His people.
         Do not be surprised when you are mocked or scorned for trusting in Jesus for your salvation.  Do not respond harshly, but rather may you “live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity (Col. 4:5). 

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?