S)"7 Some boast in chariots and some in horses,
But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God."
Psalm 20:7 (NASB)
O) It seems the translation into 2012 American culture would be something like this:
"Some boast in owning their house and some in their 401k,
But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God."
It's not that there's any problem with owning a house or having a strong stock portfolio, but they can't be the source of security or providence.
"Some boast in owning their house and some in their 401k,
But we will boast in the name of the LORD, our God."
It's not that there's any problem with owning a house or having a strong stock portfolio, but they can't be the source of security or providence.
A) There are times when I wonder what could have been if I'd never sold the condo that Kristin and I owned. There are even recent times when I feel like maybe I should have had a 401k for the last 4 years (working at Blue Shield of CA). But I need to be careful because that's my insecurity talking. As long as I have been careful to obey God's voice, to follow His lead - especially with my finances - then I trust in His name, the name of the LORD, my God.
P) Father, some boast in owning their house and some boast in their 401k, but I will boast in the name of the LORD, my God. Because of Your lovingkindness to Your servant, Nicholas, I am alive today. It is because You are gracious and good that I have a wife and children. It is because of your provision that I have a job at all, or am even capable of work. Holy Spirit, let me rejoice that the Creator knows my name! Remind me that my security is not bound in earthly treasures, but in heavenly promises! You are good and Your love endures and I am alive because You are great! In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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