Wise boasting!?

Reading: Jeremiah 9-10, Psalm 100, and Acts 22

 

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, 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.”

 

Thoughts: What are we boasting about, are we lifting ourselves up pointing to ourselves all day long. Are we lifting others up, are we boasting in knowing God and pointing to His great works. I am thankful that I know God and know His Love, I know His justice. I know that I do not deserve the mercy and grace, Your Son paid the price for my failures, and I walk in the justice that the punishment required was fulfilled.

 

Prayer: Lord God you are the only one worthy of all praise. I praise you and boost in you. You own the cattle on a thousand hills, you call the rains and snow. You placed the stars in the heavens and still know the hairs on my head and the number of my days. I thank you for your love, and the grace and mercy you pour out on us through that love. I ask that you help me to walk in that love, showing love to those around me and especially my family. Help me to steward all that you have placed in my hands well. Help me to lay it all down before you and release control.