Good morning! We have enjoyed a few nice days lately; it is nice to see spring just around the corner. The time has arrived to come out of the winter blahs and get some sunshine in our lives. The Newsboys have a new album arriving soon; if you are into Christian rock music that will be welcome news.
What is the antidote for pride in our own achievements? Firmly placing the Lord first and remembering how much he has done for us before we believed in him. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, we are told about the grace given to us.
God saved you by his special favor when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it. 10 For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Eph. 2:8-10)
We enjoy a gift and a special favor. We cannot take pride in something we did nothing to deserve and put forth no effort in accomplishing. It is good for us to rest in the accomplishments of our Lord Jesus Christ with grateful acceptance. From there we do our good works through the grace and strength of our Lord, again not taking that old boastful pride in anything we accomplish by the strength of God.
Rejoice in the Lord!
Bucky
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