Jeremiah 9

Verse Of The Day: V24 “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.”

1.  Wisdom 

V23 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, …”

The world seeks after wisdom and knowledge. A wise man is highly respected and sought after. Without wisdom, life is miserable and dull. Many invest their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of higher education so as to get a great job and a great future. Yet according to the LORD, wisdom and knowledge shall fail you as it cannot satisfy the desires of your heart. 

2.  Health

V23 “Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, ...”

The world seeks after health and beauty. A healthy man or a beautiful woman are highly respected and sought after. The world believes that health and beauty are wealth. Without health and beauty, we cannot enjoy our wealth. Many invest their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of health and beauty as they take up sports and beauty programs to improve their health and beauty. Yet according to the LORD, might or health or beauty shall fail you as it cannot satisfy the desires of your heart.

3.  Wealth

V23 “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:”

The world seeks after wealth. A wealthy man is highly respected and sought after. The world believes that wealth is the key to happiness. Without wealth, life is miserable and dull. Many invest their time, talents and treasures in pursuit of wealth and at the expense of their health. At the end of the day, many spend almost all their wealth to get back less than half their health! Yet according to the LORD, wealth or riches shall fail you as it cannot satisfy the desires of your heart.

Psalms 37:4 “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.”

What matters most is to delight in the LORD’s lovingkindness, judgment and righteousness and He shall give you the desires of your heart!
  
Prayer Of The Week

Dearest God, please help me to seek Your lovingkindness, judgment and righteousness.