Paradoxes of Purpose | Ps Michael | 09 Feb 2025

Understanding God's paradoxical ways is crucial for discovering and fulfilling our divine purpose. While human logic pushes us to seek control, recognition, and self-reliance, God's kingdom operates on principles that often seem counterintuitive. The principle of 'the first shall be last' teaches us that true leadership comes through serving others. 'Victory through surrender' shows us that releasing control to God leads to miraculous breakthroughs, as demonstrated in stories like Daniel in the lions' den. God's power manifests most perfectly through our weaknesses, transforming our limitations into platforms for His supernatural work. Just as an orange tree can be grafted to produce lemons, our connection with Christ enables us to bear fruit beyond our natural capabilities. This transformation process requires us to embrace these divine paradoxes, surrender our need for control, and allow God's strength to work through our weaknesses. By aligning ourselves with God's paradoxical ways, we position ourselves to fulfill the unique purpose He has designed for our lives.