Who Do You Know?

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, That I am the Lord......... Jeremiah 9:23-24

Intelligence, power, and riches all give human beings the illusion of being in control - but the illusion always comes to an end. When we put our confidence in God alone, we find something worth boasting about.

One translation of this passage uses the word "boast" in place of "glory." Either way, the question still remains, What do you boast in? Whom do you glory?

When it comes to wisdom, the greatest wisdom a man can have is the mind of Christ. Scripture states; ""Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus" (Phil 2:5). God's wisdom in matters that concern our lives, is way above the wisest man walking earth. His wisdom is a truth to live by. In his wisdom, as well there is no failure, where in man, he can fail and will somewhere, somehow do so. Even with the wisest mind, man still will confuse something. In Christ, with His mind, a clear direct path is always laid out. And in this, everytime, the wisest path is laid out.

When it comes to power and might, many people are incredibly strong. Many can do amazing feats with their strength. Many have power to command, might in their commanding. Many can cause people to know that they are with someone who is "powerful" someone who is a leader, and a ruler. But even then, their power, their might, their authority, is weak compared to the strength, power, and might of the Lord. The passage states: "Its not by might, not by power, but by my Spirit saith the Lord." His Spirit is the strength, the power, the authority that we need.

When it comes to wealth and riches, many use their wealth to buy, power, authority, might, many buy with it the best schooling that can be offered. Many use their wealth for good, many for bad. But there is One who is wealthy way above and beyond the richest on earth. One who in that wealth, will reach down and pick up the weakest, those who are without, and meet the needs that they have. There is One Who is the "source" and the "resource" of every need you will ever face. Scripture says: "He owns the cattle on the hills.." Even better: "He cares for the birds of the field, if He will care for them, how much more will He care for you.."

The greatest area of boasting and glorifying is that of boasting and glorifying God! It is the area of understanding Him. Understanding the One who says, "My ways are above your ways..." Understanding the One Who loves us in the most incredible way. In this too, not only in understanding Him, but even better "KNOWING" Him. You can Know Him, and then you can Know of Him. Many say they know Him, but in reality only "know of" Him. There is a huge difference between "knowing of Him" and KNOWING HIM!!!" Knowing that He is Lord!!!!! It is knowing Who He is. It is knowing Who is your strength, it is knwoing Who is your wisdom, it is knowing Who you can trust, it is Whom you have faith in, it is Jesus!!

Know Him today! Boast in Him today! Glory in Him today!