Morning Thought: The cross confounds the most learned and successful men and women. They say, “Success is like a new wardrobe, it looks and feels great.” God says, “Success is obedience to me even if you’re dressed in rags.” Today, glory in the cross. It may seem foolish to your friends and family, but Christ’s cross is the power and wisdom of God. “The Message that points to Christ on the Cross seems like sheer silliness to those hellbent on destruction, but for those on the way of salvation it makes perfect sense. This is the way God works, and most powerfully as it turns out. It’s written, I’ll turn conventional wisdom on its head, I’ll expose so-called experts as crackpots.” (1 Corinthians 1:18-19 MSG)