There’s nothing wrong with being recognized and awarded, but it can be a problem when we come to expect it. I was recently watching a Gospel music industry award show. The glitz. The glamour. The red carpet. The speeches… It almost seems like sometimes we’re saying, “The world has a red carpet, and we want one too!”
Here again, I’m not saying there is anything wrong with it, but we must be careful that those of us in Gospel aren’t conforming, but reforming.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
And as I said, we also must be very careful that we don’t allow pride to slip in to the point that we EXPECT rewards, awards and recognition. I wonder how many artists, songwriters, producers, etc., were actually disappointed or angry they didn’t win, or jealous of those who did? How many thought in their hearts, “They didn’t deserve it!”. Not to mention the thousands of people laboring for Christ, whose work is just as good, but are never recognized. In fact, in many cases, it tends to be the same group of people who continue to win or be honored.
We are human, and sometimes we can feel hurt when we see others getting all of the attention…especially when God’s anointing is working powerfully in your life.
On those days, remember this…
Remember that during His earthly ministry Jesus wasn’t:
Nominated for an award…
Accepted by the establishment…
Appreciated by those who needed Him most…
The ONE and ONLY time He was triumphantly celebrated (Matthew 21:1-11)…
Some of the same people shouted for, consented to, mocked at and celebrated His death (Matthew 27:16-26).
If you feel that you aren’t ‘getting what you deserve’…
If you feel that others are getting recognition while you’re being ignored…
Don’t get caught up complaining, whining, lashing out at the world for ignoring you.
Stay focused and work your ministry.
Our Lord has been waiting over 2000 years for His glory. If He can wait. So can we.
John 17:24 (NKJV)
24 “Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world.
BE BLESSTIFIED!
BE BLESSTIFIED! 
I quite agree Jesus was not nominated for an award, reasons are:
He is the award giver,
He wasn’t concerned by earthly things,
He was conscious of His award in heaven,
He is willing to give rewards not awards to His followers.
The rate in which people clamour for awards these days is alarming, but if I may ask, is there any profit getting the whole awards and lose one’s soul?
Your post is deep and those deep in the spirit will understand it. God bless you.
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God bless you brother. Indeed you are right. Jesus said in Matthew 6:2 that when we get glory from men, we already have received our reward.
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Thanks again for encouraging me. You have such depth I admire that. I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Go to my link https://thecelestialproposal.com/2017/07/18/the-liebster-award-facts-about-me/ for award details. Blessings!
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Wow! To God be the glory. I’m so thankful that what God places on my heart blessed you. Your posts are awesome too. I love your perspective. I’m humbled by your nomination. God bless you and your ministry.
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“stay focused and work your ministry.”
Advice for the moment and the ages.
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God bless you brother!
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