Being true Christians, abiding in the path of Truth and righteousness in Christ Jesus, our Lord and Savior, we shouldn't be desiring to receive honor from humans, who only appreciate us as long as we keep striving to the satisfaction of their demands, for the sons of men are controlled by and cherish worldly honor, more than that which is Divinely given by the LORD (John 5:44). Rather, we should always endeavor to remain in right standing with God, living the life of Christ - proclaiming the Gospel of Salvation in love with God and to mankind, which places us in a position of Divine honor as co-heirs with Christ who, "for the joy set before Him, [...] scorned the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God (Heb 12:2)."
However, when we are placed in any position of honor or authority by the LORD, to serve and direct, we mustn't see it as an opportunity to make selfish and unnecessary demands, but be spiritually minded and humble to receive Wisdom, so that the Divine honor we are gracefully endowed with may yield much fruit, Christ Jesus making us deserving of His advancing Kingdom (1 Thess. 2:6).
PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Jesus Christ, for all I am now, is by Your Grace and not only my effort. Please, help me to Divinely utilize every position You've placed me, for Your glory, so that people may experience Your Love and come to the realization that furthering the Kingdom is greater than every honor mankind can ever confer, in Your Holy name,
Amen
From John 5:41
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