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Greetings in the name of Jesus:
Luke 14:7-11 is a passage of scripture from one of the observations that Jesus made about humility, and its importance in the Kingdom of Heaven. In the physical world we tend to seek out the position of greatest honor for ourselves...the front row seats, the best table in a restaurant; or in the case if invited to a party dinner the best places of honor in the seating arrangement.
Jesus pointed out that we should not seek the places of honor at the wedding feast because someone with greater honor may also be invited and we may have to relinquish our seat for them which would be a great dishonor for you. He said it is much better for us to take a less honorable place at the table and be asked to move up than to make assumptions.
The whole point here goes just opposite from the ideals of the world around us which tells us that we must always consider ourselves as number one under all circumstances. The Kingdom of Heaven views service in a much higher way than it does status or position. Every once in a while I see on Face Book a street person who has some very great talent that makes anything that I could do look sick, and yet they are without anything while it seems that I have all that I need. While I don't advocate that we go out looking for those who have this talent and give them what we have...I do believe that God is no respecter of people when it comes to the things that we value within this physical world. What God does value is the intent of our heart toward what we have been given and what others have. We need to respect what God has given to others no matter what their position is in this life, and honor God to recognizing the value of that person to us.
While in many cases we can share a bit of what we have with those in need when we may see them displaying a talent that lifts our hearts or brings us pleasure or joy the most important thing is that we realize what God has done is to show us a person of great value and position in His kingdom. When we see that person we should go to them and help them to find their rightful seat around God feast table, and then be willing to go back to our own place and feel comfort and blessed. Humbling ourselves is much more than simply giving the appearance of humility in order to manipulate others. Some may think that humility means putting ourselves down, but truly humble people compare themselves only to Christ Jesus. They realize their sinfulness and their limitations, but they also recognize their gifts, and strengths and they are willing to use those things within them as Christ directs them to be used. Our life, hope and future are all within you Lord. May you richly bless God through your life in Him.
THE UNWORTHY SERVANT
Luke 14:7-11 is a passage of scripture from one of the observations that Jesus made about humility, and its importance in the Kingdom of Heaven. In the physical world we tend to seek out the position of greatest honor for ourselves...the front row seats, the best table in a restaurant; or in the case if invited to a party dinner the best places of honor in the seating arrangement.
Jesus pointed out that we should not seek the places of honor at the wedding feast because someone with greater honor may also be invited and we may have to relinquish our seat for them which would be a great dishonor for you. He said it is much better for us to take a less honorable place at the table and be asked to move up than to make assumptions.
The whole point here goes just opposite from the ideals of the world around us which tells us that we must always consider ourselves as number one under all circumstances. The Kingdom of Heaven views service in a much higher way than it does status or position. Every once in a while I see on Face Book a street person who has some very great talent that makes anything that I could do look sick, and yet they are without anything while it seems that I have all that I need. While I don't advocate that we go out looking for those who have this talent and give them what we have...I do believe that God is no respecter of people when it comes to the things that we value within this physical world. What God does value is the intent of our heart toward what we have been given and what others have. We need to respect what God has given to others no matter what their position is in this life, and honor God to recognizing the value of that person to us.
While in many cases we can share a bit of what we have with those in need when we may see them displaying a talent that lifts our hearts or brings us pleasure or joy the most important thing is that we realize what God has done is to show us a person of great value and position in His kingdom. When we see that person we should go to them and help them to find their rightful seat around God feast table, and then be willing to go back to our own place and feel comfort and blessed. Humbling ourselves is much more than simply giving the appearance of humility in order to manipulate others. Some may think that humility means putting ourselves down, but truly humble people compare themselves only to Christ Jesus. They realize their sinfulness and their limitations, but they also recognize their gifts, and strengths and they are willing to use those things within them as Christ directs them to be used. Our life, hope and future are all within you Lord. May you richly bless God through your life in Him.
THE UNWORTHY SERVANT
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