Saturday, April 25, 2026

Scripture

“On the day of the Lord Jesus we are your boast even as you are our boast.” 2 Corinthians 1:14b

Reflections

What would you boast about on the day of the Lord Jesus?

We might boast in the things in which we take great pride.  People take great pride and satisfaction in running marathons, grades in school, doing a job well, keeping a home looking good, being a good musician, getting first place in a stock show or even having a successful business.  These things may not be entirely bad but what is of true eternal value?

When you’re face-to-face with Jesus, would you rather celebrate your prized calf at the stock show or how your children learned to put God first in their lives?

The Apostle Paul does not speak very highly of boasting.  Boasting can often focus on self while forgetting others.  If Paul were to boast in anything, he would boast in the Lord Jesus Christ.  In his letter to the believers in Corinth, he named that he would boast in them.  Paul was blessed to accompany them as they learned and grew in the ways of Christ Jesus.  God was able to be at work through him.  They were his true pride and joy.

Each of us have been given the opportunity to live a life of true eternal significance.  In what do you take your greatest pride and joy?

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for giving me an opportunity to live a life of eternal significance.  Awaken me to see those I’m called to serve.  May I live to boast in You.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22