Episode 47: So None of Us Can Boast

<p class="p1">In Podcast Episode 47, “So None of Us Can Boast,” Kim discusses God’s use of human weakness so no human can boast and glory goes to Him alone.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The primary scripture text for this episode is Judges 7:1-8, with special emphasis on v. 2:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">“The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many warriors with you. If I let all of you fight the Midianites, the Israelites will boast to me that they saved themselves by their own strength.” (Judges 7:2)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">“God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)</p> <p class="p2"></p> <p class="p1">“That experience is worth boasting about, but I’m not going to do it. I will boast only about my weaknesses. If I wanted to boast, I would be no fool in doing so, because I would be telling the truth. But I won’t do it, because I don’t want anyone to give me credit beyond what they can see in my life or hear in my message, even though I have received such wonderful revelations from God. So to keep me from becoming proud, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger from Satan to torment me and keep me from becoming proud. Three different times I begged the Lord to take it away. Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” (2 Corinthians 12:5-9)</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Chorus to Casting Crowns’ song “Only Jesus”</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">And I, I don't want to leave a legacy</p> <p class="p1">I don't care if they remember me</p> <p class="p1">Only Jesus</p> <p class="p1">And I, I've only got one life to live</p> <p class="p1">I'll let every second point to Him</p> <p class="p1">Only Jesus (Accessed online at <a href='htt