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!
Well said and encouraging. “Our Lord has been waiting over 2000 years for His glory. If He can wait. So can we.”
Be blesstified!
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Thanks my friend! Have a BLESSTIFIED week!
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Double thumbs up, brother!
We need to remember that we are supposed to be working for His “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Lord, forgive us for sometimes getting distracted and wanting glory that should go to God alone.
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Amen!!! It’s easy to get distracted if we aren’t careful. God bless you!
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Beautifully stated. Thank you sir
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Thank you my friend!
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\o/ \o/ \o/
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Blessings my friend!
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Well said!
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Thanks so much! BE BLESSTIFIED!!
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Most welcome. God bless.
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I pray every day not to loose sight of Him and the work I have been committed as I wait on him.
This is very insightful sir. Thank you very much for sharing.
God bless you ❤️
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Thanks so much and God bless you Whitney:-)
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Amen. Bless you too ❤️
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