Oh look what the Lord has done.
I love this proclamation. You know why?
Because I have bragging rights. Boasting in a Mighty God who’s done great things.
Do you have bragging rights in a specific career, talent, discovery, invention, award, hobby, or other?
Maybe you’ve heard things like, “She has bragging rights in cooking after winning the bake off.” Or, “My son has bragging rights in basketball as an all-star.”
And it’s a big deal, Bravo! Way to go!
So it makes me think about our awesome God.
As one of His children, we have bragging rights to what He has done in our lives. What He’s done in the past and will do in the future.
And it’s a big deal, Praise the Lord! You are worthy, God!
Look What the Lord Has Done – Loves and Saves Us
God loved us from our beginning. He even loved us before we were born.
Look what the Lord has done. He lavished His love on us through Jesus Christ His Son. The blood of Christ spilled on Calvary’s Cross for me and for you. Oh, how He loves us to suffer through lashes, pierced by nails, and died an innocent death to take our place for sin and shame. Thank you, Lord.
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (ESV)
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)
Leads and Shepherds Us
The God of the universe tenderly leads us as the Good Shepherd. We need leading on life’s path and the Christian journey.
And the Lord tenderly watches over us and cares for us. The Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep and they know Him and He knows His own. (John 10: 11 &14)
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters…He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:1-4 (ESV)
“But we your people, the sheep of your pasture, will give thanks to you forever; from generation to generation we will recount your praise.” Psalm 79:13 (ESV)
Look What the Lord Has Done – Works in and for Us
How amazing that the Lord works in us, transforming us into the likeness of Christ and changing us from the inside out. So we pray people see Jesus in us through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Also, the Lord works for us. When we take a moment to list our blessings, we see God’s works on every page of our story. Even as we journal about God’s acts in our lives and on our behalf, it makes our praise and thanksgiving soar to new heights.
And as we share our God-stories with others, the Lord is not denied His rightful glory for all He has done and will do.
Prayer to Remember
Lord, help me remember Your great works. Assure me that You work behind the scenes on my behalf even when it appears nothing good is happening. Although my circumstances don’t change, let me see Your footprints—how goodness and mercy always follow me (Psalm 23:6) because You are my Shepherd.
Remind me, Lord, how You moved mountains, parted seas, sent mana from heaven, faithfully led Your people in the wilderness, and always provided. And help me remember You’ll do it again for me. Your faithfulness is past, present, and future tense. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Look what the Lord has done!
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What a beautiful reminder! And how thankful we are that you have seen this truth in your own life as of late. What a joy to carry you and your husband in prayer during and throughout what I am sure was a very difficult season. But I have learned that, in those dark days of life, Jesus is most present, teaching us His truths. Oh yes, just look what He has done!
Thanks so much for your kind and encouraging comment, Maureen. Yes, the Lord’s love and faithfulness has carried us through. Mike is a miracle. And we give God all the glory. God bless!