Mediate
on this Scripture passage:
Now
Herod was very angry with the people of Tyre and Sidon. So they sent a
delegation to make peace with him because their cities were dependent upon
Herod's country for food. The delegates won the support of Blastus, Herod's
personal assistant, and an appointment with Herod was granted. When the day arrived,
Herod put on his royal robes, sat on his throne, and made a speech to them. The
people gave him a great ovation, shouting, "It's the voice of a god, not
of a man!" Instantly, an angel of the Lord struck Herod with a sickness,
because he accepted the people's worship instead of giving the glory to God. So
he was consumed with worms and died. Meanwhile, the word of God continued to
spread, and there were many new believers. Acts 12:20-24
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| Rest for a few minutes. Consider who and how your worship. |
Several times we read
in scripture that Peter and Paul were "worshiped" by people—but the
both vehemently denied that declaring that they were only human. Not Herod.
Unlike Paul and Peter, Herod adored being worshiped—receiving the praise of
men.
For
by the grace given to me I say to every one of you not to think more highly of
yourself than you ought to think, but to think with sober discernment, as God
has distributed to each of you a measure of faith. Romans 12:3 (NET)
Think more highly
of others than of yourself...that is like "love your neighbor as
yourself." Such wisdom. If Herod had thought to please God...instead of
seeking glory from men, then God may not have struck him with illness and
worms. Ugh! We have similar choices to make. Please God or go for glory
from other people? What will it be for you today?
Prayer ~ Dear Jesus,
help us to make good choices today and choose to serve You with all our heart,
soul, mind and strength.
Daily Bible Reading: Acts 13-14
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