"In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah." Psalm 44:8
What great things have you accomplished in your lifetime? What gifts and talents do you possess and seek to use for the greater good? Let me tell you about where you got them and Who gave them to you. But first, let me tell you a historical account. There was a nation whose forefathers boasted of great works done in their day. Works such as: having a heathen nation cast out of their own land, and this new nation being planted there, as a replacement. The thing was, they didn't gain this land on their own. It didn't become their possession because of how well they wielded a sword, or how strong their arm was. No, these forefathers did not take the route we often do, boasting in ourselves and of all that WE accomplished. They boasted in another, in God Almighty, by whose right hand and holy arm they received this Promised Land. (Read more about Israel in Psalm 44:1-8) Now, back to our gifts and talents. I guess my point is this: all of our "smarts", gifts, and strengths exist within us because God gave them to us. He created us with these talents, to use for His purposes. What do we do with this knowledge? Let's strive to follow the example of Israel's forefathers and boast in the One who gave us not only our talents, but life, grace, mercy, and so much more. Truly, without Him, we can do nothing. (John 15:5b) Boast in God, friends. :)
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