But it is from Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God [revealing His plan of salvation], and righteousness [making us acceptable to God], and sanctification [making us holy and setting us apart for God], and redemption [providing our ransom from the penalty for sin], 31 so then, as it is written [in Scripture], “He who boasts and glories, let him boast and glory in the Lord.”- 1 Cor. 1:30-31 (AMP)

“I’ve broken all previous sales records!”

Once, a young man was very excited about joining a certain company. The leaders convinced him that other jobs and companies were inferior. They trained him to go door to door, selling insurance. He started winning competitions, trophies, awards, trips and promotions.

He moved up higher and higher as he pursued prestige and money. Then he realized the people at the top didn’t care about him. It was all empty. His position was taking him away from time with his family. More importantly, it was robbing him of time to seek God. He left the company and spent a few years pursuing other opportunities before he started serving the Lord with his whole heart. He then sustained head injuries which resulted in migraines and fatigue. Now he brags about how good God is, how wonderful that God uses him to share the good news and disciple believers despite his weakness.

The Lord hates pride and boasting in wealth. He wants us to acknowledge that it is he who gives us the power to get wealth (Deut. 8:18). God has given us salvation, wisdom, and righteousness. He set us apart and bought us back from the enemy. We can do nothing lasting apart from him. Let us not boast or brag about ourselves. Let us only tell others about our wonderful God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Dear Lord, I’m sorry for being prideful and trying to do things without your help. I choose to boast about you.

Throughout this day: Sing along with this old hymn which is a favourite of mine

https://youtu.be/C6yqC2sWcRc?feature=shared

Originally published on https://thelife.com/devotionals/going-to-the-top

May 30, 2025