Jeremiah 9:23-24
23 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: 24 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.
What a message! At first glance, it would appear that this is a lesson learned for those with great wisdom, not to get the big head......for those with great strength not to get too cocky......and for those with great wealth not to be so arrogant and proud of it. Well it is for those, so that they would brag about God instead of their greatness, but I think that there is more here than what's on the surface. When I read this passage, I see a message of hope to those with simple minds, little strength, and meager resources! The message to those is this: "You've got just as much a reason to boast as anyone, because you know the One who rules this earth!" As the simple worship song says " and now, let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us....give thanks. Go brag about Jesus today. Amen
23 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: 24 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.
What a message! At first glance, it would appear that this is a lesson learned for those with great wisdom, not to get the big head......for those with great strength not to get too cocky......and for those with great wealth not to be so arrogant and proud of it. Well it is for those, so that they would brag about God instead of their greatness, but I think that there is more here than what's on the surface. When I read this passage, I see a message of hope to those with simple minds, little strength, and meager resources! The message to those is this: "You've got just as much a reason to boast as anyone, because you know the One who rules this earth!" As the simple worship song says " and now, let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich, because of what the Lord has done for us....give thanks. Go brag about Jesus today. Amen
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