WHOM THE LORD COMMENDS

2 Corinthians 10:18  For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
   Recently a child stated "Look what I did," the parents glowed in approval, they then began to clean up the mess, he had shaved the dog. Not much to boast about, many are doing the same in the Name of Jesus, how, I am so glad you asked?
   "Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith," Hebrews 12:2 He alone has done the work of redemption we are merely recipients. "The one who boasts let him boast in the Lord," 2 Corinthians 10:17 we are a strange creation we live as if, we have accomplished anything. Like a project in art class that takes a life of its own, it brags on its ability, when the thing was merely a thought in the mind of the student.
   Too many have taken to instruction today and the emphasis is own their ability, be careful, "To whom much is given, much is required." Luke 12:48 The one who belongs to Christ by the cross and blood of redemption is simply the servant of the Most High God.
    We most certainly should, "Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong," 1 Corinthians 16:13 we will soon give an account. Not I, not you,"But whom the Lord commends."
Heavenly Father help us to look up, let us see what You see, may all we do be what You desire in us. Amen