Devotionals
An urge to be recognized
We would never miss the chance of standing next to our own invention just to make sure that we alone get the credit, applause and the popularity.
There are some who go contrary to the teaching of Jesus (do not let your left hand know what you right hand is doing), when they desire to blow their own trumpets and more.
Good works! Yes,…. but publicity??
Jesus healed a man who was born blind and later when that man was asked about ‘Where is He Who healed you.”, this was his answer…
“Then they said to him, “Where is He?”
He said, “I do not know.””
John 9:12 NKJV
Jesus in His blessed Sermon on the Mount said….
“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.”
Matthew 6:1-4 NKJV
The best part of following the above rule is that the selfish motive behind a good deed is not there.
God blesses us, helps and heals us because He loves us and so should be our attitude towards everyone.
In this world full of competition where genuine love and sympathy is lost in the war to be recognized, let’s be an example to all of unconditional love and gratitude.
And what about our exaltation? …this is the Lord’s assurance to us…
“Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
James 4:10 NKJV
Let’s not be praise seekers and man pleasers, let’s be God pleasers and we will always be at peace.
God Bless,
Abraham
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