Kingdom Dynamics Bible Study
The New Spirit Filled Life Bible


"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

The Measure of Success
by Steven Fry

By the world's standards, success is usually measured by three criteria:  wisdom, power, and wealth.  The "successful" communicate insights that influence others (wisdom), gain strategic advantage over others (power), or accumulate and control resources (wealth).  Yet God asserts here that these attainments hold no weight with Him and that true success is measured by our knowledge of Him (v. 24).

Both "understand" and "know" contain the idea of ascertaining something through the process of seeing (Job 42:5).  To know God is to encounter Him (2 Cor. 3:16-18); to receive "revelation" from Him as, through the Scriptures, He implants His thoughts into our minds (1 Cor. 2:9-12).  Pursue this "knowing," cultivated in communion with Him as His character engulfs us with the holy wonder of a God who passionately desires intimate friendship with those whom He has created.


Steven Fry, President, Messenger Fellowship, Nashville, TN
   

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