God delights in those who understand and know Him

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, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD.—JEREMIAH 9:23,24,

What a wonderful promise, that God delights in those who understand and know Him. We live in a world full of people who glory in the big string of degrees after their names. They want people to be impressed by their achievements, insights, and wisdom. While some people glory in their physical strengths, others glory in the business they’ve built. We meet a lot of people who glory in their riches. “Glory” means “to boast.” They proclaim it in the clothes they wear, the cars they drive, and the homes they own. That’s just the way human, fallen, simple creatures are. But the Lord God says this: “If you’re going to boast, boast in this, that you know and understand Me.” Which is wonderful news! I know the God of the universe. Why would I glory in human wisdom and might and riches when I know the God of the universe? And, even more wonderfully, He knows me.