September 29, 2012
A Higher Honor
“God will not look you over for medals, degrees, or diplomas, but for scars.”
- Elbert Hubbard
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord. And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the street which is called Straight, and inquire in the house of Judas for one called Saul, of Tarsus: for, behold, he prayeth, And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight. Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem: And here he hath authority from the chief priests to bind all that call on thy name. But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel: For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.
Acts 9:10-16
The honor in achievement: the glory in recognition: the satisfaction that comes from the receipt of an accolade or award: is a desired experience by many in our world today. And this desire is not all bad. In fact, as Children of God we too should seek and desire the highest honor we can receive in service for our Lord and Savior.
What honor is that you might inquire?
The honor of serving, And the greater the sacrifice that service requires for us personally in terms of what we have to give up in order to fulfill that act of service – and of courser the attitude of the heart in which we do it – can add to the honor that it bestows upon the one we are serving: which ultimately is our Lord.
Remember He taught that when we do anything unto the least of our brothers or sisters, it is the same as doing it for Him.
There is nothing wrong with trophies and rewards that we receive for things done well and achievements accomplished: but these rewards will pass away in time and be forgotten: but the things we do for the glory and honor of God will never be forgotten and the significance of their achievement and merit will follow us into eternity.
Today’s Prayer
Father, may I desire the highest honor, but may I do more than just desire it: may I actively work towards achieving it.
“I have a Maker
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands.
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call “
He formed my heart
Before even time began
My life was in his hands.
I have a Father
He calls me His own
He'll never leave me
No matter where I go
He knows my name
He knows my every thought
He sees each tear that falls
And He hears me when I call “
- Lyrics from ‘He Knows My Name’ by Tommy Walker
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