Read: Romans 4:1-5
In this letter to the Romans, I take Paul’s words in so many ways. Abraham, father of nations, was called by God. But why? Why was he chosen. He certainly wasn’t perfect! He lied about Sarah. He fathered another child with his wife’s slave, Hagar. Abraham was blessed. He could have bragged about his good fortune but he didn’t.
We should learn something from that. Why do people brag? Is it really because they have something to brag about? I think not. The people who should brag do not and the people who shouldn’t brag do! This makes me remember a story my grandfather told me about herself when she was a small child. She came home from school and she said to her parents “Teacher says I am smart.” My great-grandfather (her father) slapped her. He said “Never say that about yourself. Let other people say it but don’t you say it!” that lesson stayed with my grandmother her whole life. She never bragged. She could have, but she didn’t. It try to emulate that everyday. We all should. Let us all emulate Abraham, humble and faithful.
God loves and accepts us all. We have no need to brag. It’s a fact!
Thank you Lord for your love. Even with my imperfections and my moments of pride, you still love me! Help us to be more humble and remember you are in charge! Amen.
Tracy Day
In this letter to the Romans, I take Paul’s words in so many ways. Abraham, father of nations, was called by God. But why? Why was he chosen. He certainly wasn’t perfect! He lied about Sarah. He fathered another child with his wife’s slave, Hagar. Abraham was blessed. He could have bragged about his good fortune but he didn’t.
We should learn something from that. Why do people brag? Is it really because they have something to brag about? I think not. The people who should brag do not and the people who shouldn’t brag do! This makes me remember a story my grandfather told me about herself when she was a small child. She came home from school and she said to her parents “Teacher says I am smart.” My great-grandfather (her father) slapped her. He said “Never say that about yourself. Let other people say it but don’t you say it!” that lesson stayed with my grandmother her whole life. She never bragged. She could have, but she didn’t. It try to emulate that everyday. We all should. Let us all emulate Abraham, humble and faithful.
God loves and accepts us all. We have no need to brag. It’s a fact!
Thank you Lord for your love. Even with my imperfections and my moments of pride, you still love me! Help us to be more humble and remember you are in charge! Amen.
Tracy Day
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