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Greetings,

In today’s world, the ability to give honor has almost totally disappeared. People don’t just disagree with one another, they become so angry they hate anyone who does not share their point of view and often attack their character. They know little about honoring other human beings who have 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. But aince a prophet is also a righteous man, you could also fail to honor him as a prophet and only receive him as a righteous man. The problem is that if you do, you will only receive a righteous man’s reward.

Of course, a prophet is also a disciple. You could further underestimate him by not receiving him as a prophet ora righteous man but only as a disciple. Even then an act as small as giving a disciple a cup of water, will guarantee that you receive a reward. God will repay you for your kindness. However your reward gets smaller as the honor you show becomes less.

The greater the honor you show, the greater your reward. Discernment matters.  As you can see, our rewards are dependent upon the measure of honor we give to others.

Jesus honored His disciples and demonstrated what He considered to be their true worth by kneeling and washing their feet. How well and how often do we honor each other?

Dear Lord, help me to have the discernment I need to see the value You find in people. Let me honor and show them respect. Help me to add value to their lives. Jesus, that’s what You did when we were sinners. You died for us. That’s the ultimate demonstration of honor.

Today, I’m worshiping with Worship Mob and “All Hail King Jesus.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

My greatest calling is to be a worshiper of God. I will worship Him as long as I live. Then, when I get to heaven, I will worship our God for all eternity. I was born for this purpose, and I’m most fulfilled as a person when I am in His Holy Presence.

Psalm 57:9-11 (NKJV) – “I will praise You, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing to You among the nations. [10] For Your mercy reaches unto the heavens, And Your truth unto the clouds. [11] Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; Let Your glory be above all the earth.”

No one can live in this broken world without being wounded, and receiving at least a few scars in the process. We have all faced our share of heartaches and loss; but worshiping God will take you through every one of those difficult times and situations. If you’ve never tried it, lean into Him the next time you come up against a big challenge. Worship God and watch how your problems shrink in comparison to His greatness.

Father, I look to You in worship. I bow before Your majesty and beauty. There is no one like You. You alone are the majestic King of Kings. You reign in majesty. You are my God, and I trust You.

Today, I’m worshiping with Phil Driscoll and “I Exalt Thee.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

Greetings,

We could never overstate the influence a family altar has upon the members of your family. When parents truly know Christ and are intimately acquainted with His love and beauty, they have no greater desire than for their children to personally know Him too. Knowing Jesus will help them more than any other factor in their lives.

The best way to ensure that this happens is to introduce them to the Lord at a very young age in family devotions. Listen to Paul’s comments to Timothy:

2 Timothy 1:3-5 (NKJV) – “I thank God, whom I serve with a pure conscience, as my forefathers did, as without ceasing I remember you in my prayers night and day, [4] greatly desiring to see you, being mindful of your tears, that I may be filled with joy, [5] when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt FIRST in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also.”

The devotions of a believer named Lois enabled her to successfully pass on her faith to her daughter, Eunice; who then successfully imparted that same faith to her son, Timothy. One of the best ways to do this is to take the time each day to have devotions together as a family. Read a passage from the Word of God, explain the principal it teaches, then pray and worship God for a few minutes as a family. You don’t have to recreate an entire church service!

Lord, I thank You for giving me a glimpse of how wonderful You are! I am convinced: there isn’t another like You. Jesus You are the joy of my life. I want my family to know You. Help me pass on my faith to those I love.

Today, I’m worshiping with Bethel and “Touch of Heaven.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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Greetings,

Have you ever tried to do something that was actually easy, but someone kept getting in your way and slowing you down by trying to tell you how to do it? I wonder how often we get in God’s way by repeatedly telling Him how we think He should handle things? We give Him our opinions rather than submitting to His wisdom and counsel. So God patiently stands back and waits until we grow tired of trying to tell Him to do it our way. Perhaps that’s why He spoke these words to Jehoshaphat.

2 Chronicles 20:17 (NKJV) – “You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, STAND STILL and see the salvation of the LORD, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!' Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the LORD is with you."

Father, help me to confidently stand still as I put my trust in You. Not only do You know what needs to be done, but You know far better than anyone else how to do it. Thank You for loving me so much, You delight in fixing things for me! Thank You for guiding my steps and choosing my path for me.

Today, I’m worshiping with Hillsong and “Be Still.”

We love you and are praying for you. Be INSPIRED!

Pastor

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