We Feel We Should Be Honored
Scripture Esth 6:6 So Haman came in, and the king asked him, “What shall be done for the man whom the king delights to honor?” Now Haman thought in his heart, “Whom would the king delight to honor more than me?”
Observation: So many times we get full of ourselves that there is no room for anything or anybody else. Most people think of themselves more than anything else and that would be me included. I feel the gifts that God has given me are my own and think how I should be honored when I use those gifts. Instead of for God’s glory, I honor myself. I’m not sure I do this because of all the times I’m acting in ways that our not honorable to make up for those times or if it just feels good for the moment. At those times I don’t think of anyone else or God but I put myself in the limelight expecting others to praise me for something God has allowed me to do. These are the times when we might do something deserving of rewards, but don’t receive them because the wrong person got the honor. Short lived praise for an audience of one and not the right one.
Application: Most of my thoughts are about myself, even now so many things are happening in my life and all I do is spend my time worrying about me. God has told me over and over in the Word that I should not worry about myself, but to trust in Him. I need to put the spotlight on my Lord and when I come into times of trouble show others that I put my trust in my Lord and King. That my life reflects Proverbs 3:5,6 Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding, but in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight. It is all about God and not about us.
Prayer: I need to trust fully in You, my Lord and stop thinking about myself, but to do what You command me to do and obey You in everything. I want to prove my love for you with my actions and thoughts. Help me Lord I am weak and need your strength to live a life worthy of you. Take charge of your servant and guide me through the rest of this life that it may please you. I love you Lord, may my life prove that.