Tuesday September 19
Bible Reading: 1 Sam. 2: 27 - 36
Topic: God's Honour
God has many principles
that guide His relationship with His children.
One such principle is
found in v. 30: God honours those that honour Him.
Eli and his sons
dishonoured God in their sanctuary services.
First, his sons slept with
women who served at the entrance of the Sanctuary
Second they scorned God's
offering and sacrifices by taking the choicest part for themselves
Third, Eli could not
restrain his sons even though he knew about their sins. He honoured them above
God.
On account of their sins,
God's anger was aroused and He sent His messenger to pronounce His judgement on
them.
They all will die young
leaving an old man in the house, they would no longer serve on the Altar; the
two sons Hophini and Phinehas would die in one day.
Are you serving in the
Church, but are guilty of sexual immorality, stealing offerings/tithes or
living in any kind of sin? You are dishonouring God and calling for His anger
and judgement.
Consider how serious Eli's
judgement was and repent before it is too late.
Children of God are
commanded to honour God. He will reward our integrity and godly service with
His blessings.
Prayer
Father may I honour you by
my life and conduct, Amen.
Memory Verse 1 Sam. 2: 30
"Wherefore the Lord
God of Israel saith. I said indeed that thy house and the house of thy father,
should walk before me for ever: but now the Lord saith, Be it far from me, for
them that honour Me I will honour and they that despise me shall be lightly
esteemed."
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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