How do you show your greatness?

No-one likes a show off, but if we are honest we all like to show off a little!

Men especially are very competitive - they like to the be fastest or strongest or smartest. If they can't be that, they love to have the best car or house or holiday.

How do you show your greatness?

God doesn't show how great he is, through a display of strength or by exhibiting his collection of stuff. He shows his greatness through mercy.

"Now, our God, hear the prayers and petitions of your servant. For your sake, Lord, look with favour on your desolate sanctuary. Give ear, our God, and hear; open your eyes and see the desolation of the city that bears your Name. We do not make requests of you because we are righteous, but because of your great mercy. Lord, listen! Lord, forgive! Lord, hear and act! For your sake, my God, do not delay, because your city and your people bear your Name."Daniel 9:17-19

Daniel confidently prays to God, because God is mercyful.

God will act, he will show his greatness. And that begins as he shows mercy.

Let us always come before God with humble confidence, knowing that he is merciful.