1 Corinthians 2:1-2, “When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan. For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified.”
It is amazing how easy it is to drift away from real connection with Christ. A person can sit in church week after week, even year after year, and somehow still miss Him. We can become so familiar with the outer forms of faith that we lose sight of the Person at the center of it all.
Sometimes a cathedral’s towering ceilings, glowing stained glass, and intricate paintings can move us with their beauty. They can stir the soul and lift the eyes. But if they stop short of leading us into trust in Christ from the heart, we have missed the point. Sometimes a packed schedule of church events, lights, games, and excitement can create an atmosphere that feels alive. None of these things are wrong. But if we are not careful, they can become noise that drowns out the quiet voice of Jesus inviting us to come and follow Him.
The culture in Corinth was drawn to what dazzled. They valued eloquent speech, social status, and outward strength. But Paul, writing to a church shaped by that world, says something surprising. He reminds them that when he came to them, he did not try to impress. He resolved to know nothing except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. He laid aside every distraction so that Jesus could be seen clearly.
That same choice lies before us today.
I encourage you to ask God to do a spiritual audit of your heart. Are you captivated by the flashy while forgetting the One who stands behind it all? Have you become so used to the rhythm of church life that you have drifted from the simplicity of walking with Jesus?
Ask Him to clear away the clutter. Ask Him to sweep aside whatever noise is getting in the way. What matters most is a living trust in Jesus. What matters most is a real friendship with Him.
May your heart return to the beauty of that simple truth. Christ is not far off. He is near. And He is enough.