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| “My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.” |
| —Psalm 34:2 |
What do you suppose the Psalmist means when he writes these words in Psalm 34:2:
My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Said another way, what does it mean to “boast in the Lord”?
When we boast, we tell others how wonderful we are, what we’ve accomplished, or what other people think about us. When we boast in the Lord we tell others how wonderful God is, what He has accomplished in our lives, and what other people we know think about Him. It’s really that simple.
The Psalmist indicates that because of all that God has done for him, he simply cannot help himself but to always take every opportunity to tell others about the gracious goodness of the Lord. The Psalmist literally boasts about how wonderful God is. And, as a result, all who hear these affirming words rejoice. For, if God has been so very good to the Psalmist, surely God will be very good to them, as well.
As we begin another new day, let’s take our cue from the Psalmist. Let’s determine to boast in the Lord. Let’s gently and tenderly tell others how good God has been to us. Let’s share the many times He has given us aid, direction, sustenance, and love. Surely those who hear our testimony of God’s greatness will rejoice.
