Commit to Memory: “Show respect for all men [treat them honourably]…” (1 Peter 2:17 AMPC)
One of the greatest resources God has gifted mankind is the presence of certain men in our lives. The earlier you know this the better for you. The New International Version of today’s commit to memory says “Show proper respect to everyone…” while the King James Version says “Honour all men…” Why? Men appear in every season of your life for a purpose to fulfil. In the morning, afternoon and evening. God plants these men around us to perfect our rising but many atimes we are fighting these men.
When the devil want to destroy a man, he usually will create a conflict that will make you chase all the men and women God in his infinite wisdom surrounded you with so that you can get to your destiny in record time. Who have you chased away? Who have you spoken ill of such that when they thought of it decided to leave you and your sphere? Who have you insulted that have helped you in the past? Why are you fighting those God used to raise you? Who have you trivialized that has the key to your breakthroughs? The truth is that if God planted them in your life to ensure you rise in stardom, you must do all you can to protect and keep such relationships. Do you know that most of the things we desire, most of the answers we seek is shrouded in men. I pray the Lord will open our eyes to see, honour and value the personalities He has planted in our lives to help us fulfil our destiny.
It’s only in the kingdom of men, we devalue men. God value men, little wonder David said “What is man that God is so mindful of him”. So never you ever abuse and disvalue men as any time you do this you are ridiculing the Creator and His judgement may be regrettable. God places value on men. He values men so much such that when he wanted to perfect the work of redemption, he needed the womb of a woman (Mary) to carry Jesus and for the work of crucifixion leading to redemption to be completed he needed the services of man. The Bible says when Jesus was exhausted, a man named Simon of Cyrene helped him to carry the cross to the place of crucifixion. So friends, value and honour all men no matter how little or great you perceive of them.
Reflection: The answers to everything you ever need is rooted in men. Discern, honour and value men…
Prayer Lines
•Father, help me to honour, discern and value all the men you have planted in my life.
•Father, that man you will use for my lifting let him appear in my life today.