“I do not receive honor from men. But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you. I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive. How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?” John 5:41-44
Jesus never looked for honor from men or women. He had no need for worldly honor or prestige. Jesus had one goal in life; to honor and please His Father.
You and I want to be honored and respected by our family and friends. And, we honor those people who are successful and have accomplished great things. However, we tend to look for honor in the wrong places and overlook the honor and majesty of the gift of Christmas.
You have to accept and honor Jesus, the Son of God, for who He is—a gift from heaven. He is above all things, through all things, and in all things. He is the way, the truth, and the life. There is no one like Him!
Make your priority to seek the honor of the High Priest of God above all else. The world will fade away but God will endure forever.
Honor God by dedicating your life to Him. Choose to live for God and not for self. When you make this decision, Jesus begins to honor you with His life.
Seek the honor of Jesus by trusting in the greatness and glory of your Creator. Live by the precious Word of God and reach out to Jesus for your every need.
And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.
Give honor where honor is due! Jesus didn’t die for good people. He died for sinners like you and me.
This Christmas season is a perfect time to honor the King of Kings. He lives so you can live!
Hal Hollister Ministry 