it's not about you!

Who you are & what you do in life has a great deal to do with your perspective, the point from which you view yourself, life, God, the world, everything. Apparently, this is a pretty big deal, because God took the time to remind His people of this on the way into the Promised Land (Deuteronomy 9:1-6). Go ahead, check it out.

Victory, success, or even progress in your life has nothing to do with your righteousness, the good things you do. Truth be told, you have none. God reminded His people of that three times in this passage alone! Jesus said in Mark 10:18 that "no one is good, but God alone." So, for your own sake, don't ever use your "greatness" as the scorecard! Sounds like it might be time to change up your perspective.

Life is about God. He Himself is motivated by His own glorification, His own magnification, His own verification. Are you? Verse 6 reminds us He lets you in on that process by His own giving and good nature.

I want my life to have a point, so I'm in. How about you?

acclaimed faith

You probably knew that Hebrews 11 is the New Testament's "Hall of Faith." But did you realize that a common thread for the people in this Hall is the setting in which they exercised their faith? Most of these great men and women demonstrated that faith in the midst of those who had none.

Because of this, the faith of these people shone. And it made them noteworthy for the canon of Scripture. So, if that's you - one who swims against the flow of faithlessness, one who shines brightly in a dark place, lift up your head! God recognizes that, and honors it deeply!

Read the first verse in Chapter 12 for a bonus!