RESPONSIBLE HONOR
by Ricky Doc Sauceda
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Weeping in Jerusalem
Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD who exercises lovingkindness, justice and righteousness on earth; for I delight in these things," declares the LORD.
I used to state that I hoped that my sharing of Christ has helped just one person. Thanks to the openness of a child of God in Jesus Christ, I know that I have. Before I knew, our LORD knew. He always knows His children who truly love and believe in Him.
I sometimes hear someone in a ministry say,"I hope that someone in heaven mentions my name and gives me credit for leading them to Christ. That would be a great honor." This stuns me.
God is already aware of who influenced what person. It is His Holy Spirit that directs His children to use their spiritual gifts for His purposes. It is He who brings us to Him in this way.
He alone is responsible for bringing each of us to Him.
Amen.