Photo: We had a great week with family. Keith and Marla celebrated 18 years of marriage.
Thought for the Day
Romans 2:29 For he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.
After going through this entire chapter showing the futility of an insincere religious life, Paul comes to the conclusion that the true people of God are those whose spiritual lives are in Christ and from the heart. It is just amazing to me to consider God praising one of us. Does not He deserve all praise and honor and glory? Yet He is so pleased with worship that precedes from the heart and is based on a genuine relationship with Him that he praises us for it. This recognition of divine pleasure should compel each of us to examine the motive behind our life and service for Him. May I live each day truly seeking the "praise of God" rather than the "praise of man".
Application
Is the glory of God your chief aim? When its all been said and done that is all that will matter. Seek today the praise of God and rest in the enjoyment of His good pleasure on your life.
