Episode 47: So None of Us Can Boast

In Podcast Episode 47, “So None of Us Can Boast,” Kim discusses God’s use of human weakness so no human can boast and glory goes to Him alone.

 

The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 7:1-8, with special emphasis on v. 2:

 

“The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength.” (Judges 7:2)

 

“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

“That experience is worth boasting about, but I’m not going to do it. I will boast only about my weaknesses. If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message, even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:5-9)

 

Chorus to Casting Crowns’ song “Only Jesus”

 

And I, I don't want to leave a legacy

I don't care if they remember me

Only Jesus

And I, I've only got one life to live

I'll let every second point to Him

Only Jesus (Accessed online at http://bit.ly/37SubRx)

 

Recommended episode from Dr. Jamie Dew’s new podcast “The Towel and the Basin:” “What’s with the Peacock?” (http://bit.ly/31h5sE2)

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