"Then a man of God came to Eli and said to him ...'Therefore the LORD God of Israel says: "I said indeed that your house and the house of your father would walk before Me forever." But now the LORD says: "Far be it far from Me; for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed." ' "
I Samuel 2:27a, 30
How do we honor God? The word honor in Hebrew is kabad and has a primary meaning of "weight." We give weight or honor to those whom we respect. It is apparent that Hophni and Phinehas had a very low opinion of God. They despised God's way and substituted their own ways for their own selfish pleasure. Reverencing God as King of Kings over our lives is evidenced by our obedience to Him and His Word. As we honor Him – give Him the weight that He deserves– , we know that He will honor us. We may not receive much honor or respect in this life, but we will in eternity. This is the essence of the New Testament declaration: "For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory" (II Cor. 4:17).
Today's Thought: If we honor God, He will honor us; if we despise Him, we will be despised.
Have a "weighty" day. Love you.
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