Jesus’ Praise For God’s Ways

Jesus prayed this prayer: “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way!”

Matthew 11:25-26

When Jesus walked this earth, he prayed within the hearing of his disciples. We might well assume that he did this for their instruction. In this prayer, Jesus thanked God for his marvelous ways. Indeed, God’s ways are inscrutable to many people, especially those who think they are self-sufficient and already know enough. Often those who are “wise” in the ways of this world don’t see a need for God. The Lord, therefore, chooses to reveal his way instead to those who are humble and willing to listen to him.

Praise God that he reveals his way to anyone who comes to him to learn. May God give us tender and receptive hearts to approach him in humility and trust. May we learn to seek wisdom and knowledge in God.

• Dear God, thank you for hiding your ways from those who think themselves so wise and clever, and for revealing it to the childlike . . .