Proverbs 27:1
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
As I went jogging yesterday, it allowed me to think and run through all that I've done for the week and replay past events. One of which was how I needed to guard the words that I speak especially when I'm in my discipleship sessions. As I allowed the Holy Spirit to revisit what I did for the weekend, I honestly admitted the parts that I boasted and didn't focus on God's work or His glory. The uncertainties of tomorrow should be calmed by the reassurance of God's hand in our future, not anchored on stories of my past experiences.
Sometimes, it is inevitable to be carried away and to select interesting aspects to talk about. So many stories and personal encounters that are to illustrate a point of God's character, often end up to be tainted with personal boasts. Interestingly, I've observe many chinese pastors preaching at the pulpit and they just have so many stories to tell, sometimes, a few of them get so caught up entertaining the congregation that the plot is lost. Not to judge, but I too find myself in such predicaments sometimes as I teach or talk.
How important it is as we serve God in our leadership position to learn to focus on how God will carry us through the days. Not solely rely on our knowledge, competencies and past successes to encourage others.
Humble, stay humble the spirit man in me. May my head also follow suit as I proclaim this to my spirit.
M.
"Blessed is the man who always fears the LORD, but he who hardens his heart falls into trouble." (Psalms 28:14)
