Revelation 22: 8 I, John, have heard and
seen all these things. And when I finished hearing and seeing them, I fell down
at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things, and I was about to
worship him. 9 But he said to me, “Don't do it! I
am a servant together with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all
those who obey the words in this book. Worship God!” 10 And
he said to me, “Do not keep the prophetic words of this book a secret, because
the time is near when all this will happen. 11 Whoever
is evil must go on doing evil, and whoever is filthy must go on being filthy;
whoever is good must go on doing good, and whoever is holy must go on being
holy.”
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“Who fixed this?”
was the question posed to me as if I did something great! But, it wasn’t me who
had done the deed that would receive accolades. “Don’t look at me” was my reply
to direct the investigation somewhere else.
- I was kind of jealous that I was not going to receive accolades.
- I wanted to be “recognized” but was not worthy of recognition.
- I sought accolades more intentionally from that day on.
John, the disciple
JESUS loved, admits to being overwhelmed by what he saw and heard. He wanted to
place this overwhelmed feeling somewhere, so he decided to worship the angel
who showed him the marvelous, prophetic things that no one else has ever seen.
The angel responded very clearly. “Don’t do it!” and “Worship GOD!” He
My Observations:
- Humans want accolades and praise, BUT GOD deserves all of our praise!
- Humans try to make a name for themselves, BUT GOD’s name is the one who should be said daily!
- Humans say other humans names more than they say JESUS, BUT HE is our Savior who should be mentioned with honor.
Getting praise
where JESUS need to receive it is dangerous. I mean, we should not have false
humility, however, we should recognize when JESUS should get the praise versus
a human. There is a difference. I can wash dishes and maybe receive praise for
it, BUT JESUS is the one who saves people from eternal separation from HIM.
GOD handles hearts,
not me. HE fixes situations and provides the right resources at the right time.
Even “my” talent should be credited to GOD. I also have to let go of people. “evil
must go on doing evil.” I gladly give GOD all the praise and honor!
Challenge
- Why do you think the writer spoke of himself?
- Have you ever wanted to receive accolades and praise?
- What steps will you take to intentionally surrender and follow what GOD wants you to do today?
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