Boast in This!
We all boast at times. Some boast in their talents, others in their wealth. Our society often celebrates boasting-it's part of human nature, whether we admit it or not. But over the past week, these verses have echoed in my heart:
"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."" Jeremiah 9:23-24
Similarly, Proverbs reminds us of the true value of wisdom: "Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold; For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, And my revenue than choice silver." Proverbs 8:10-11, 19
Boasting in ourselves leads nowhere-our own paths end in destruction. But boasting in knowing the Lord... that's true wisdom! There's no greater fruitfulness than living a life rooted in the knowledge of Jesus. Want to boast? Boast in knowing Him. Spend time with Him, then proclaim His name boldly!
To Know Jesus. To Live on Mission.