Jeremiah 9:23-24 “Thus says the Lord: ‘Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.’”
We often boast, or take pride in, or take credit for, or place our worth in, or place our security in the things that are the most unstable, insecure in life! From any number of circumstances, wisdom, might, and riches can vanish! The root of our problem in this boasting is a sinful worship of self. When we are boasting in these things, we are boasting about ourselves! There is only one object for which all boasting should be directed - God!
As children of God, the greatest possession we have is Christ! Knowing the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord is the most stable, secure treasure we hold! There is no circumstance under which our union with Christ may vanish! Therefore, if there is any bragging to be done, let us brag on Christ. In Him, we have found redemption and have been reconciled to the Father!
One who knows the Father and boasts in Him, knows some things about God. He delights in steadfast love, justice, and righteousness! There is a connection being drawn here between what the Father delights in and the ones who boast appropriately in Him! If you know Him, you will boast in Him. If you boast in Him alone, you will live for His glory. You will show what you know! Therefore, the things the Lord delights in will be the things you pursue!
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