My Glory
Jeremiah 9:23-24 (King James Version)
23 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Psalm 75:6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
I am so glad that I "know" God, and in some measure understand him. This much I do understand of him, he wants to be praised and glorified above all things. Therefore we never need fight a battle, nor rely on our own strength, nor our own talent, nor our own ability, we simply need to glorify God for the potential he's placed in us, show him that we're willing to be used, and HE'LL do the rest! I for one, like Brother Griffin says, "Don't thank my lucky stars. I KNOW where my goodness comes from." I'm reminded of the Psalm that says, the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof... All that I am is because of the GOODNESS of God.
So this weekend I've had an opportunity to participate in a play at school, which has been very cool. However, afterwards people will come up and laud me with accolades and such, and I think to myself, "If only I can make these people understand that MY GLORY, my ONLY GLORY is only in knowing Jesus the son and God the Father!". That's MY GLORY! What they see is a direct result of the grace, power and GIFTS of God. I TOTALLY realize that I would not have the will nor the ability to accomplish these feats on my own. In fact, I stand in just as much amazement as anyone. It's almost as if i'm looking at myself and saying, "God! I had NO clue of the potential that you've placed in me." And, for truth, of myself I have NO idea how to bring those potentials to life.
So, I say, "Thank you God. Thanks for allowing me to know you, and understand you. And thank you for letting me use your gifts and talents for your glory."
Love, Jackie
23 Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:
24 But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD.
Psalm 75:6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
I am so glad that I "know" God, and in some measure understand him. This much I do understand of him, he wants to be praised and glorified above all things. Therefore we never need fight a battle, nor rely on our own strength, nor our own talent, nor our own ability, we simply need to glorify God for the potential he's placed in us, show him that we're willing to be used, and HE'LL do the rest! I for one, like Brother Griffin says, "Don't thank my lucky stars. I KNOW where my goodness comes from." I'm reminded of the Psalm that says, the earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof... All that I am is because of the GOODNESS of God.
So this weekend I've had an opportunity to participate in a play at school, which has been very cool. However, afterwards people will come up and laud me with accolades and such, and I think to myself, "If only I can make these people understand that MY GLORY, my ONLY GLORY is only in knowing Jesus the son and God the Father!". That's MY GLORY! What they see is a direct result of the grace, power and GIFTS of God. I TOTALLY realize that I would not have the will nor the ability to accomplish these feats on my own. In fact, I stand in just as much amazement as anyone. It's almost as if i'm looking at myself and saying, "God! I had NO clue of the potential that you've placed in me." And, for truth, of myself I have NO idea how to bring those potentials to life.
So, I say, "Thank you God. Thanks for allowing me to know you, and understand you. And thank you for letting me use your gifts and talents for your glory."
Love, Jackie
