Friday, November 4, 2011

What Do You Boast In?

Good Morning!! Intelligence, money and strength are three areas that we think we can measure. Our intelligence is measured by how hard one needs to study, and the grades one receives. We form an instant opinion when hearing of certain colleges that were attended, and the credentials that were awarded. Money tends to reflect success. If someone is wealthy, and can manage their money well,...we give credence, as well as respect, to what they have to say. And strength is the last characteristic that helps us form our opinion of someone. Are they athletic? Do they handle pressure well, do they have the energy and focus to get important things done? Do they have a disciplined body and mind, or good self control? These are things, we admire,...in fact, these are things we boast about, in ourselves, and others.

Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.—Psalm 20:7 (NIV)

But God does not value our intelligence, our wealth, or our strength. God values a person who trusts, and boasts in Him. All of those characteristics are gifts,...God given gifts. In light of eternity, they mean nothing,...and each one, could be taken away in an instant, through illness alone. Only God is the Creator, and Sustainer of life. I would rather boast in the name of the Lord, my God, than to put my trust in any man, despite their traits and credentials. Turn to the Lord and seek His face. Know that you serve a God who gives gifts to men,...and the greatest gift given, was Jesus.

We have nothing,...that was not given by God.

Father God, lift us when we fall,...You are our rock, and strenght. We have nothing, and are nothing without You. Forgive us for putting more faith in our gifts, than in the Giver. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

"Every saved person this side of heaven owes the gospel to every lost person this side of hell."

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