The Wise Can't See the Son

The depths of scripture is truly supernatural and the more I study the more I realize how little I know even though God has chosen to reveal a little more to me. When Jesus' 70 followers returned from their mission of proclaiming the kingdom of God and healing the sick, Jesus  rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said these words "I praise You Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and the learned and have revealed them to infants" (Luke 10:21). Why did Jesus say this? It's as if Jesus doesn't want the wise or the learned to have salvation. One reason was that the wise and learned people of the area had rejected His ministry by rejecting His 70 followers, but the insignificant and children had embraced the message about the kingdom. But why would God hide His message and kingdom from the wise and learned? Because those who are impressed by their won intellect no longer have a place in their heart for God. They have rejected the forgiveness offered through Christ for their own wisdom. That is why children (infants) who have not been contaminated by the world's wisdom can see the kingdom of God and receive it with joy and gratitude.
In 1 Corinthians 1:19 Paul quoted Isaiah 29:14 which says "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and I will set aside the understanding of the experts."
God was warning the unbelieving leaders of Jerusalem who considered themselves wise that He would judge them and expose their wisdom as useless.

Take Away:

For the wise, the kingdom of God is hidden and they are living in darkness and denial. They will be blinded by God until they humbly come to His Son Christ on their knees and confess that He is their Lord and Savior.
The joy and peace is incomprehensible! Come to Him now.