Bragging on God

My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.    Psalm 34:2 NIV

    

    It’s been said  that when our problems seem too big, it’s because our  view of God is too small.  That’s the nugget of truth behind this verse from Psalms.  David was familiar with the weight of affliction and the despair that it can bring.  David was fully aware of the potential that affliction has to steal our hope so that we find it hard to even dream about something good happening.

   What was his solution?  Boast in the Lord!  He would recount the greatness of God .  When we follow his example of magnifying the greatness of God, our confidence in God will grow and our problems will seem to shrink before our very eyes.

   This week, use the truths listed below to proclaim God’s greatness.  Get on your knees and humble yourself before God.  Declare confidently that He is God and you are not.  Surrender to his amazing greatness.  Pray through these truths, applying each one to your personal situation with full confidence in God's greatness.  Ask the Holy Spirit to lead you in prayer and to strengthen your confidence in God.

1. His mercy is magnificent.  Micah 7:18

2. His forgiveness is complete. 1 John 1:9

3. His faithful love is the greatest love. Psalm 89:2; John 15:13

4. His knowledge and wisdom have no limits.  Romans 11:33-34

5. His ways are just and perfect. Deuteronomy 32:4

6. His grace is sufficient. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

7. His peace passes all understanding. Philippians 4:6-7

8. He is always with us. Hebrews 13:5

9. His victory is certain.  1 Corinthians 15:22-26; 2 Peter 3:13