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Boast No More

Psalm 75:4a

To the arrogant I say, ‘Boast no more,’

When King Xerxes could not sleep, he commanded his man to read the king’s history record book to him. It was written in that book that Mordecai had saved the king from the evil plot by the king’s doorkeepers a few years back (Esther 2:21-23). He found out that Mordecai had not been rewarded for his heroic act. Therefore, he planned to give a great honour to Mordecai. 

Mordecai never even once tried to boast about his heroic action nor requested a reward for his action. He kept silent. Mordecai had proven that God sees and acknowledges our good deeds even when nobody notices what we have done.

After achieving a success, it is normal for people to have the tendency to brag about it. Bragging or boasting is showing pride and glorifying yourself. It is actually stealing the glory that belongs to God alone. Remember that all the good things that you have are from God. 

God is watching over you all the time. He is pleased when you help others and do your best sincerely without bragging or boasting about it. Let’s use your success to glorify God’s name instead of your own name. 

Prayer

Dear God, I thank You for all the success, accomplishments, and good things in my life. I admit that they are from You alone. I praise Your mighty power! Amen.