So often, we let the world define us...but that is not who we are.
Think of when you first heard the call of the gospel...now read this.
Think of when you first heard the call of the gospel...now read this.
1 Corinthians 1:26-31 NIV
"Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. 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. Therefore, as it is written: 'Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.' "
"Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him. 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. Therefore, as it is written: 'Let the one who boasts boast in the Lord.' "
God didn't choose you or me because we were, are, or ever will be perfect. He chose to save out of love...pure love. Love that doesn't boast, doesn't envy, and isn't proud. He chose you and me because His love for us is so great that our past, present and future sins are covered by the blood that Christ shed at Calvary.
Who I am is defined by this perfect standard of love in Christ alone.
I am a daughter of the King and you, my dear friend, are His beloved child in a way that no man can ever comprehend. What I am is not defined by my past or what lies ahead, but only in Christ alone...and how I glorify Him.
So, may I boast forever in the Lord. For His holiness, righteousness, and redemption are the only standards that will define me. I am His.
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