Amos 8:7 (KJV) God's Excellency

Amos 8:7 (KJV)

The LORD hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works.

 

As I understand it, there have been a few ideas proposed as to exactly what the excellency of Jacob is:

·       The ark of the covenant

·       The temple of Solomon

 

But the one idea that must be the truth is that the excellency of Jacob is God Himself. Upon Him, Jacob; Israel, and Judah have reason to boast.

 

And it is upon God alone that any of us have cause to boast.

·       Not of our fine churches,

·       Not of our systems of doctrine,

·       Not of our sweet fellowships,

·       Not of our long history.

If these are wonders, as were the ark of the covenant and Solomon’s Temple, still they are but mean and plain in view of the Almighty God. 

 

No, sir! We have cause to boast. We have reason to lift our heads and shout for glory. But it is not in the glory of our good preachers, our missions outreaches, our friendly services, our welcome congregations. 

 

Let us glory in the excellency of God Himself and of God alone.

 

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God's Excellency: The True Boast of Jacob

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Amos 8:7 (KJV) God's Excellency