HOW TO ATTRACT HONOUR

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Monday, 23rd August 2021

By Pst Israel Olorunfemi 

TEXT: "...but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed" (1Sam 2:30b)

There are ways by which we honour God and receive His honour in return. Beloved child of God, the most rewarding way to honour God is not with our words, our songs, our wishes or our good intentions, it is with our wealth and with those things that are precious to us (Prov 3:9-10). To honour God means to put Him first in our priorities, our spending, our budgeting and in our relationships. We don't honour God by giving Him spare time, leftovers or when it is convenient. No!

It is easier to say you will honour God than to find yourself doing it. Mere words are cheap, but your time and your wealth are not cheap. When you give up those things that matter the most to God and His kingdom's sake, when you go out of your way, putting yourself through inconveniences and severe sacrifices for Him, that's what it means to honour Him. Cultivate the habit of giving your time, your first and your best to God.

We honour God also by obeying Him even when it's not convenient. To disobey God is to dishonour Him. Many people find reasons or excuses to disobey God. Don't be one! We dishonour God also when we take credit for what He has done in our lives. Our pride often prevents us from giving credit where credit is due. Honouring God is an act of humility. Rather than acknowledging God behind our achievements, we often link them to our skills, hard work, connections, etc. It may be true that we worked hard or are connected but never forget that God made it possible! Give Him the honour that is due to Him. 

PRAYER: I see divine honour radiating your life this week, in Jesus name. 

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:

Aug 23 (Ps 113-115; 1Cor 6)

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