‘Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me”‘ (Jeremiah 9:23-24 NKJV).

OUR GLORY IS IN CHRIST JESUS

Human wisdom, strength and riches are the criteria by which we judge success, they are the attributes we boast of and depend upon. Indeed, it is these three that shape societal pecking order. Yet, God warned that such fleshly boasts would not save Israel from the coming judgment. The three gods of human accomplishment would fail them.

The most valuable boast (if one is to boast) is that we “understand and know” the Lord. This is the glory that saves. It is the claim that gives both entrance and status within the new and coming kingdom of heaven. For true and lasting wisdom, strength and riches are found in knowing God through Jesus Christ, His Son (Eph. 1:15-23). Let the one who boasts boast in Christ!

PRAYER: Dear Father, we glory in You and in Your Son. For we have nothing to boast about in ourselves, except that which You have given us. You are our all in all. We glory in You today! In Jesus’ name, amen.