-September 19, 2024-
Good morning beloved, happy Thursday,
“For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.”
(2 Corinthians 10:18).
What is the most important thing we can do in the Christian life? It is to please the Lord. Though it is important to please others but only if what we do is pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.
Many people in the world commend themselves, which never works. Only God is in the position of judging us and commending us. The word commend is defined as, “to praise formerly or officially; present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend.” The Pharisees in Jesus’ day sought to please man not God.
God knows our hearts, recognizes what we do for Him, and will reward us at the Judgment Seat of Christ. Paul wrote, “Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him” (2 Corinthians 5:9).
Are we commending ourselves or are we are we seeking the Lord’s commendation? If we are faithful in serving the Lord we will hear His words, “Well done, My good and faithful servant.” That will be all the commendation we need.
Have a blessed day seeking to please the Lord. Stay safe and healthy.
Pleasing Christ is my desire, the pursuit of which I’ll never tire.
Dean
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