For we dare not make ourselves of the number of those who commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise, they are without understanding.
But he who glories [boasts], let him glory in the Lord (quoting Jeremiah 9:24).
For it is not he that commends himself that is approved, but he whom the Lord commends.
So we are to judge ourselves soberly, not thinking more of ourselves than we ought, nor less of ourselves, either.
It is God who sets our value and worth. He made us of dust, and He knows that our flesh is weak.
But the value He places on us is of such high worth that he sent His own Son to die, to be our Savior who Redeems us from this worthless existence to a position of Royalty, as children of the great King!
So in this World we don't need to be important or admired or elevated. This World is only temporary, and we will only spend a few moments here, in school, to prepare for that Graduation.
That's when we will be pronounced Adult Children of the Great Potentate, the kings and queens who will rule with Him on His Throne.
I agree with Francesca Battistelli when she sings:
I don't need my name in lights
I'm famous in my Father's eyes
Make no mistake
He knows my name
I'm not living for applause
I'm already so [admired]
It's all His stage
He knows my name
from the album If We're HonestMy sister Francesca has come to the understanding that it is God who will say to her, "Good job, daughter!"
And that's what I am looking forward to hearing, also.
O my Father, I thank You and I praise You for all You have done. I admire Your greatness and wisdom and power and authority. I am astounded that You would call me into relationship with You to sit on Your throne with You and rule under Your Headship.
Teach me, Father; that I will know how to wield the power of Your authority over whatever "cities" You see fit to give me then.
Help me in my weaknesses, be my strength in all that You have placed before me to do. Bless my efforts to follow in Your footsteps, to provide value and benefits to others, to show people everywhere how much You Love them with Your unconditional Love, and to draw them to Your Light and Life.
Send me, Father, into Your fields that are ripe for harvest; Your missionary fields, where Your lost sheep are waiting to be found.
Allow me, my Father, to share Your Love with everyone everywhere. I want them all to know how wonderful You are, Father!
And I anticipate with joyful eagerness that Day when every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess understanding and admiration, and boast of You, Lord God Almighty!
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
