Greetings,
In today’s world, the ability to give honor has almost totally been forgotten. People don’t just disagree with one another, they actually hate anyone who differs from them, rather than honoring another human being who has been created in the image and likeness of God. Yet, every promotion we long for, is linked to our ability to give honor.
Matthew 10:41-42 (NKJV) – “He who receives a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward. And he who receives a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward. [42] And whoever gives one of these little ones only a cup of cold water in the name of a disciple, assuredly, I say to you, he shall by no means lose his reward.”
If you receive a prophet as a prophet, you will receive a prophet’s reward. Since a prophet is also a righteous man, if you receive him merely as a righteous man, you will only receive a righteous man’s reward. Of course, a prophet is also a disciple. So, if you only discern him to be a disciple by honoring him with a cup of water, you will receive a reward, but it will be much smaller. As you can see, our rewards are dependent upon the measure of honor we give to others.
Jesus honored His disciples and showed them what He considered to be their true worth by washing their feet. How well and how often do we honor each other?
Today, I’m worshiping with Worship Mob and “All Hail King Jesus.”
We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!
Pastor