Misplaced Boasting

S ~ This is what the Lord says: “Don’t let the wise boast in their wisdom, or the powerful boast in their power, or the rich boast in their riches. But those who wish to boast should boast in this alone: that they truly know me and understand that I am the Lord who demonstrates unfailing love and who brings justice and righteousness to the earth, and that I delight in these things.
I, the Lord, have spoken! Jeremiah 9:23-24

O ~ There are a lot of things those in Jerusalem could boast in - but none of them made any difference when they were led into Babylonian captivity. Riches, wisdom, power - it all failed them. All of those things were taken away. Far better to know the Lord, and understand that He demonstrates unfailing love.

A ~ My dad knew this verse, and quoted it often. The first time I remember hearing it was when he was quoting it. Know the Lord - that's what is important. Not wisdom, power or riches - as they will all fail, but God will never fail, nor will his love.

P ~ Lord, thank you for your unfailing love, and for a dad who taught me to love you.

Thank you for the wisdom, strength and money you have entrusted me with - but it is all nothing apart from you. May I know you, and like the apostle Paul and old Jerry, boast only in knowing you. Amen.