14/11/2020

Mat 8 v 23-34; Acts 12 v 1-25; Ps 20 v 1-9; Gen 44 v 1 - 45 v 28
In Whom shall we boast?

“Some boast in chariots and some in horses, but we will boast in the name of the Lord, our God.” (Ps 20 v 7)

Our Lord and Savior calmed the seas and cast out demons, healed the sick and even used someone like Joseph to provide for the people of Egypt in preparing for the famine that would come.

He sent an angel to assist Peter, after he (Peter) was imprisoned. God also struck down Herod for he was proud and arrogant, while blessing the land of Egypt, through his servant Joseph.

Our God uses people and situations for His good purpose and glory. Even if people do not acknowledge Him as Lord, they play an integral part in fulfilling God’s will, which ultimately calls everyone to salvation, although it remains their prerogative whether they will accept Him as Lord and Saviour.

His Name is glorious and wonderful, exalted above every other name in heaven and on the earth. The only Name through which we can be saved – Jesus, Lord of lords and King of kings – our Creator and Sustainer.

“God saved you by His grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Eph 2 v 8-9) [NLT]

I thank the Lord that He called our spirit out of this world to live for His future kingdom, although we still have lots of work to do in this life and while residing in our earthly vessel, our soul should long to be with Him. Let us boast in the glory of God, for what He has done throughout history, knowing that a future in His presence is our eternal destination.

Scripture quotations taken from the NASB, Life Application Study Bible, unless stated otherwise. Copyright by “The Lockman Foundation“