Jeremiah 9:23-24
The Lord says: Let not the wise man bask in his wisdom, nor the mighty man in his might, nor the rich man in his riches. Let them boast in this alone: That they truly know me, and understand that I am the Lord of justice and of righteousness whose love is steadfast; and that I love to be this way.
The Living Bible copyright © 1971 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
This morning, Greg was telling me about his clients on the Meals on Wheels route. Every Thursday morning (and sometimes extra days) for as long as I can remember, Greg has delivered a nutritious meal to dozens of people who, for some reason, need this service…age, declining health, physical disability, and more. Greg gets to know his clients, and he enjoys a brief visit with many of them each week. For some, this is their only contact with another human being all day long.
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One of the things that Greg noted this morning was that his clients are generally ready to engage in a cheerful conversation. There may be the occasional comment about illness or ailments…but most of the time, the discussion is about the weather, a pet, family members who may have visited, or what the person is reading or watching on television.Â
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Greg said it is rare for the talk to turn political, negative, or divisive…and it is never boastful. Indeed, many on my husband’s route are on a fixed income and live simply. But almost to a person, they are cheerful and grateful for what they do have. And at least one of his clients is often waiting for him at her dining table, where she is reading her Bible. For the most part, every one of these clients is genuinely appreciative of the meal that Greg and others deliver each weekday…and they demonstrate humility and gratitude for the “visit,” as well.Â
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Greg and I agreed that we could all take a page from the books of these folks…that we could learn to appreciate the simpler gifts and blessings. We need to humbly assess and acknowledge God’s presence, power, and blessings in our lives. We need to see His hand in even the smallest gift…and to appreciate how “rich” we are because of our Heavenly Father’s love and abundance. We need to exercise discretion, diplomacy, and decorum in our conversation. And we need to extend this demonstration of humble service to God in our daily words and actions.Â
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Let’s take a few minutes today to consider God’s hand in our daily living. Where could we use a little humility? Where could we brag less about what we have – or what we have done…and give glory and gratitude to God for what He is doing? Let’s make it our aim to speak and act in a way that others know without question Who has top billing in our lives. Let’s develop a reputation as God’s faithful, humble servant – and demonstrate joy in the wisdom and “riches” of His abundance! Alleluia!
©2024 Debbie Robus
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