Boasting or Bragging

O. T. #1746  "Boasting or Bragging"
August 3, 2020
Jeremiah 9-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

What do we brag about? Is it our accomplishments or the Lord's workings? We have instructions as to what we are to brag about or boast, which is found in verse 24.
We are to glory in this alone:

• that we truly know God;
• we understand that God is the LORD;
• He demonstrates lovingkindness, unfailing love;
• He brings judgment, justice
• and  righteousness on the earth.

God tells us that He delights in these things. Do we share with others how God has worked in our life? How He has provided or protected us, His child?

The same God who blessed Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Peter, James, John, and Paul now lives within you. His is still capable of working out His purposes through our life. He gave them victory over seemingly invincible enemies, who provided for them, and guided them in their decisions, and is prepared to work as powerfully in our life today. We are ordinary people, like them, with no power of our own, but have the mighty presence of God. (Joshua 1:5) (Blackaby)

So may we give thanks and praise openly as we go about our day. This week God has given us refreshing and replenishing summer rains during the hot summer season. Thank You, thank You, Father.

LET IT GROW

Looking at verse 23, we read what we are not to boast about:

• wisdom,
• might or strength,
• and riches, wealth.

People have a tendency to brag about educational achievements, employment accomplishments, financial successes,  physical prowess, and the list goes on.
God tells us, if we are going to brag, fi we really want something to shout about, brag that we know Him. If you can't talk about that, you don't have much to boast about.
We need this lesson today. To know God (not merely to know about God) in intimate fellowship is the most meaningful pursuit of life. (The Tony Evans Bible Commentary)

There is our challenge for today-boast about our God, knowing Him, and when He has shown His lovingkindness to us.

LET IT GO
How wonderful You are, Heavenly Father!
Thank You for choosing us to be Your child.
How gracious a God Your are!
Thank You Jesus for providing salvation for us.
We will let go, relax, be still, and know that You alone are Almighty God.