1 Corinthians 1:26-31 - “God Chose You” - January 18, 2026

Do you feel foolish, at least compared to other people? Great! Know why? “God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise” (1 Corinthians 1:27). Do you feel weak? In fact, do you see yourself becoming weaker? Know what? Great! “God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong” (1 Corinthians 1:27). Do you feel lowly, maybe even despised? Do you feel like a nobody? You’re not, not to the One who matters most! “God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him” (1 Corinthians 1:28). It’s all God. It’s all grace. God loves using simple things. Like water. Like his Word. Like bread and wine. Through his Word and Sacraments, he says to you, “I chose you!” I hope you can listen to this sermon: “God Chose You.” Jesus loves you!