Daily Devotional

-August 17, 2021-

Good morning, happy Tuesday,

-Glory In The Lord In Everything-

“But ‘he who glories, let him glory in the Lord.’ For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.”

(2 Corinthians 10:17-18).

In Paul’s day he encountered many false teachers who whose doctrine was false and lifestyle was just as bad. They boasted in themselves and their accomplishments. They weren’t glorying in God but in themselves. They didn’t consider Paul to be an apostle and attacked him every chance they had.

Paul could have become so consumed with defending himself from their assaults that he didn’t get anything done for Christ. He chose rather to preach the gospel and teach the Word. He sought to build up, they were trying to tear down. Paul quotes from the prophet Jeremiah, who himself had many enemies because of his strong stand for the Lord and against the evil that was going on around him.

Jeremiah wrote, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, nor the mighty man in his might, nor the rich man in his riches; But him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For I delight in these things.’”

So often man robs God of His glory by taking credit for what God has done. As believers we must remember God gave us our talents, skills, abilities, and gifts. He enables us to accomplish our jobs, tasks, and ministries. He brings forth the results. Thus, we need to be humble and give God all the glory. We are so blessed to know the Lord, live for Him, and serve Him.

Jesus told His disciples in John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” We can’t do some things without the Lord, but absolutely nothing. On the other hand, with Him and in His will, with can do all things. Paul wrote, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

It is not all about us, but all about Christ. It isn’t a matter of commending ourselves but whether He commends us. So many spend their lives trying to please others instead of seeking to please God. His opinion of us is what really counts. May the Lord help us glory in Him and strive to please Him in all things.

Have a blessed day abiding in Christ and giving Him all the glory for everything we have and accomplish. Stay safe and healthy.

In His grace,

Dean