Madness of God

In his books, Rev. John Timmer (an ordained minister of the Christian Reformed Church denomination) frequently refers to works by Elie Wiesel. One quote that stands out for me is from a play by Wiesel called "The Madness of God." Here's what Timmer says concerning Wiesel's decision to call it God's madness rather than the madness of a group or individual person:

"...God's madness is his decision to use a weak and despised people to be the instrument of his saving purpose in history, to be the means whereby he brings healing and salvation to the nations."

Here again we see how God's strength is displayed, and powerfully so, in the midst of man's weakness. It seems as madness to us - why use what's weak when you want to succeed? Why use the lowly to proclaim your power? This is indeed the madness of God, and it is seen and evident all around us.