Day 24 - October 24th

SCRIPTURE:

We will not boast about things done outside our area of authority. We will boast only about what has happened within the boundaries of the work God has given us, which includes our working with you. We are not reaching beyond these boundaries when we claim authority over you, as if we had never visited you. For we were the first to travel all the way to Corinth with the Good News of Christ.

Nor do we boast and claim credit for the work someone else has done. Instead, we hope that your faith will grow so that the boundaries of our work among you will be extended. Then we will be able to go and preach the Good News in other places far beyond you, where no one else is working. Then there will be no question of our boasting about work done in someone else’s territory. As the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord.”

When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.

2 Corinthians 10:13-18 (NLT)

KEY VERSE:

As the Scriptures say, “If you want to boast, boast only about the Lord [Jeremiah 9:24]. When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them. (v. 17-18)

THOUGHTS:

Our world is one of skewed values, false promises and fleeting fame. All you have to do to verify that is to listen to a few election campaign commercials for candidates in our upcoming election. For the Christian, our worth is found not in what we do or what we say but in the steadfast love of God, the grace that He gives to us all, the unending supply of His love and blessings, the sweet spirit of God’s wonderful people, His plan for our salvation, the promise of an eternity in heaven, and the list goes on… If we have to boast, let’s take ourselves out of the equation. Who better to brag about than our Great God and His eternal grace?

PRAYER:

God of wonder, majesty, and mercy I come today seeking a fresh anointing from You. Everything good and enduring that I have in my life I have because of You. While my words are simple, they are from my heart. “I love You, Lord, and am grateful for the privilege of being a part of Your forever family. You’re the best! In the strong name of Jesus I give thanks. Amen.