September 20, 2013
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Boasting.
Yesterday I was sitting at my venue before things got busy doing BSF. One of the questions had 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 as part of the reading. I read it once then I really read it.I’ll only put 28-31 below in hopes that anyone reading this, at least, reads that much.
28 God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, 29 so that no one may boast before him.30 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. 31 Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.”[b]
I updated my facebook status to this:
“I'm so overwhelmed, humbled and blessed by all of your comments, likes and sharing. I've been trying to think how to portray my thoughts and came across 1 Corinthians 1:28-31 in my study this week (no coincident at all). I couldn't have said it better. "Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord." (vs 31) My history and "IMAGE" is ALL His and He is the only One that should get glory. "I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom BUT I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection." I am a sinner who is humbled and unworthy to be used and chosen by Him.”I remember reading these verses and them being meaningful to me in a different part of life as well. So I “searched” it. I’m so thankful I posted that for my reference (years ago) to be able to look back at it now, seeing how the Lord uses Scripture at different times in life. I absolutely love how the Word is living AND active.
But truly and honestly, what an overwhelming joy it is to be used by Him. To watch complete strangers (yes, I creepishly stand back and take pictures, sometimes) marvel over something the Lord enabled.
I’m so unworthy. I can't even keep track of how many times things about "IMAGE" have been shared, liked and commented on just within my own facebook. Add other blogs that have been only posted for 2 days and have 4,000 shares! Never in a millions years would I have expected that kind of response.
Yet, I’m a sinner saved by His Grace being used as His vessel. He can use anyone, anytime, anywhere for His glory. Matthew has actually already been a good example of that. Him in and of himself, as the writer of Matthew, as well as Mary and Joseph.
Wednesday when I posted, I was exhausted in every way. My prayer as I headed to ArtPrize was that the Lord gives me energy to engage conversation. He did that and so much more. He has given me energy, blessings and encouragement along the way. I’m simply humbled.
