You can boast in the Lord. He chose you as His child.

You can boast in the Lord. He chose you as His child.

“And his heart took delight [gabahh] in the ways of the LORD” (2Chr 17:6)

“But God forbid that I should boast [kauchaomai] except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” (Gal 6:14)

“having predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the good pleasure of His will” (Eph 1:5)

“And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Therefore most gladly I will rather boast [kauchaomai] in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” (2Cor 12:9)

“For as the heavens are high [gabahh] above the earth, so great [gabar] is His mercy toward those who fear Him” (Ps 103:11)

“Who is like the LORD our God, Who dwells on high [gabahh]” (Ps 113:5)

“But the LORD of hosts shall be exalted in judgment, and God who is holy shall be hallowed in righteousness.” (Isa 5:16)

“Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently; He shall be exalted [gabahh] and extolled and be very high [gabahh].” (Isa 52:13)

“For as the heavens are higher [gabahh] than the earth, so are My ways higher [gabahh] than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isa 55:9)

“My soul shall make its boast [halal] in the LORD; the humble shall hear of it and be glad.” (Ps 34:2)

“In God we boast [halal] all day long, and praise Your name forever. Selah” (Ps 44:8)

“so that we ourselves boast of you among the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that you endure” (2Thes 1:4)

“And not only that, but we also glory [kauchaomai] in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and character, hope.” (Rom 5:3-4)

“For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, Abba, Father.” (Rom 8:15)

Reading: 2Chr 17-19; Rom 1