Verse of the Day 7/31

 

Jeremiah 9:23-24Thus 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, ²⁴ 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."  English Standard Version (ESV)

 

There is no shortage of boasting in today's society.  People may boast of their cars, homes, jobs, education, sports teams, personal athletic prowess and any number of things.  Today's verses show us what we should be more concerned about, that we know and understand God and His love, justice and the things that go along with it mercy, peace, and truth to name a few.

 

Given or perhaps taking to opportunity to boast, what do we boast about?  May it be about our knowledge and understanding of God and His attributes, not in a prideful way about ourselves, but our glorying in Him.

 

One day we will stand before the Father.  When we do, we won't be boasting "I did it my way" as in the Frank Sinatra song, rather we will come to Jesus and the Father

 

      Just as I am, without one plea,   	but that thy blood was shed for me,   	and that thou bidst me come to thee,   	O Lamb of God, I come, I come.     	Just as I am, though tossed about   	with many a conflict, many a doubt,   	fightings and fears within, without,   	O Lamb of God, I come, I come.     	Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind;   	sight, riches, healing of the mind,   	yea, all I need in thee to find,   	O Lamb of God, I come, I come.     	Just as I am, thou wilt receive,   	wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve;   	because thy promise I believe,   	O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 

In what spirit, in what attitude do you approach God today?  It will affect how you will approach Him that day when He "sets things right" (v.24 The Message).

 

In Christ,
Mike

 

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Jeremiah 9:23-26The Message (MSG)

^23-24 God's Message:

"Don't let the wise brag of their wisdom.
    Don't let heroes brag of their exploits.
Don't let the rich brag of their riches.
    If you brag, brag of this and this only:
That you understand and know me.
    I'm God, and I act in loyal love.
I do what's right and set things right and fair,
    and delight in those who do the same things.
These are my trademarks."
    God's Decree.

^25-26 "Stay alert! It won't be long now"—God's Decree!—"when I will personally deal with everyone whose life is all outside but no inside: Egypt, Judah, Edom, Ammon, Moab. All these nations are big on performance religion—including Israel, who is no better."