November 17, 2018: SOAP #3271:  2Cor 7-10

Scripture:  2Corinthians (NIV) 10:17 But, “Let him who boasts boast in the Lord.” 18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.

Observation:  The true measure of a man is not what he says about himself, but what others say about him.    The true measure of eternal success is what God says about a person.   Men measure success by results; God measures it by faithfulness.

My best boasting is when I sing, “Look what the Lord has done!”  I think the Lord likes to boast, “Look what my child has done!”

Application: To hear God say, “Well done” will erase all the criticisms of others and all the hurt of failures in this life.  His “Well done” will far surpass any commendations received from men.  What can compare with His smile!

Prayer:   Heavenly Father, people did not understand the success of Job in remaining faithful, but you did!  And people may not understand my trials, but you do!  Give me the strength to remain faithful. Your smile is my reward.  Amen

Pastor Leon
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