Read Jeremiah 9 – 12
Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that glorieth glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercise lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness, in the earth: for in these things I delight, saith the LORD. Jeremiah 9:23-24 KJV
What do you take pride in: your education, your strength, your wealth? People do glory in such things. We make them the aim of life and then we boast about how smart, strong, or rich we are. Certainly these can be good and helpful things but are at best gifts and not the source of blessing in our lives. Every good and perfect gift comes from the Lord (James 1:17), how foolish then it would be to glory in the gift and not the giver. We can have great wisdom, strength, and all that money can buy, but still be miserable, empty, and without eternal comfort. If we are going to take pride in something, Jeremiah tells us to glory in understanding and knowing the Lord. This is not knowing about Him but personally knowing the Lord: His loving-kindness, His judgment, His righteousness. Personally knowing the Lord, and delighting in what delights Him, is worthy of glory.
Lord, I do delight in knowing You. You are the eternal source of comfort, which no amount of money can buy. Thank You for helping me to know You and understand Your loving-kindness, judgment, and righteousness.
A question to ponder: Glorying in our wisdom, strength, and wealth seems to come easy to us, but how do we glory in knowing the Lord?
