Today’s Reading: Romans 5:1-11
Today’s Verse: And not only so, but we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement. Romans 5:11 KJV
To be in the spotlight means we are receiving a great deal of public attention.
The type of attention that can cause a person to be boastful.
Talking with excessive pride about themselves and their achievements.
They feel they have accomplished things on their own.
In the Bible, “boast” refers to expressing pride or glory. It can be used positively or negatively depending on the context.
In Psalms 44:8 KJV, it is used to describe praising God. He is the true reason for our ability to prosper in life. His goodness endures through all things.
In Proverbs 11:2 KJV, it condemns self-praise and pride. No one should feel that they have done anything on their own. All our wisdom comes from God.
Rather than taking an opportunity to boast about us, we are to turn the spotlight on Jesus.
Knowing that the Father sent Him as a sacrifice for our sins. Gave Him the ability to show us what He had in store for our lives. Paved the way for us to live in glory.
We should be giving thanks to Him for all that we achieve in life. He has mad it possible to achieve the great things in life.
This is exactly what Paul was saying about what he did.
He said, “we also joy in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom we have now received the atonement,” (Romans 5:11 KJV).
Even Paul acknowledged that he had a lot to brag about. But he “[counted] all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord (Philippians 3:8 KJV).
We would do well to follow Paul’s example.
So, if we really want something to boast about, let it be about Jesus.
He will always complete the purpose of His dying love. Which is to save all who believe in Him. Those who know where all their help comes from
He is the living Lord of all.
Taking every opportunity to turn the spotlight on Him.
Letting everyone know about what He has done for us and the world.
There is a pledge of salvation in the love of God through Christ.
And it was by God’s grace and knowledge that we are what we are.
The apostle has declared that believers were glorified in God. That they can rejoice in the hope of Heaven, Even in their tribulation for Christ’s sake.
We will find it impossible to do this when we are preoccupied with ourselves.
As believers, we must take the time to give Him praise for all He has done.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Father, none of us have a reason to boast about what we have done if we are not giving You praise. Praise because if it had not been for You, we would not be where we are today. Thank You for Jesus. Thank You for the knowledge and wisdom we receive. We rejoice over all that You are doing and will do in our lives.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen