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Besides my first cup of coffee in the morning I enjoy reading the headlines on two top newspapers and reviewing the Christian news online. After reflection today on the unanswerable problems the world is faced with and the incredible cruelty that Humans are capable of doing I had to ask what is a positive step that people can take.

We have been looking at the role model of Jesus for leadership but have not touched on the Honor He gave His Father. Why would one who could master the skies, cast out demons, raise the dead, and create wealth with a simple blessings give honor to someone else?

We see this deferential awareness of Jesus to the unseen Creator and Father in all that He did. We do not get a feeling of haughtiness or arrogance about Jesus yet He could claim superiority in any situation. His secret was in the knowledge of himself and His trust in the one who sent Him. Scripture tells us that He put off His glory as God to become a man. He was God yet man. He operated as a man anointed of God..

John 17:24 I brought glory to you here on earth by doing everything you told me to do. And now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began.

What a wonder that He would leave us this model to follow.

The newspapers are full of dishonor. The voice of sarcasm, criticism, and a belittling of anything noble is a plague of information that floods the airways and the hearts of millions. What can be done? Start by considering who you have honored, respected, admired, esteemed, valued, and obeyed in the past. We should always start with our parents. It is the first commandment that comes with a blessing and brings great joy and peace in the family structure. We honor parents for the fact of being our parents.

If you are wise then you continue to honor your spouse. A home full of honor, appreciation and admiration will be without stress as well as full of joy. I have been blessed all my life with people to honor. My first tennis coach put qualities of discipline, fortitude, attitude, and resilience in me as we shoveled snow to play tennis in the Michigan winter. I honor him for that time in the formative years of life. It was time He did not have to give and could never be paid for. I honor my college tennis coach. He was difficult for many to get along with but I had no problem. He was a good man and worthy of respect. I soon became a college coach at the age of 22 and greatly appreciated the example He set as well as understood the discipline he imposed when I was faced with the same problems he had.

There were key people in my spiritual growth that all put invaluable, priceless qualities in me that could never be repaid. My first spiritual mentor was K. Hagin who lived faith before me. Priceless. My first pastor was R. Tidwell who gave me opportunity and daily discipline for the daily work of church. Invaluable experience. My current mentor of T.L. Osborn instilled the keys to World Evangelism and Miracle Ministry that continue to impact the nations as we press forward toward helping and healing the hurting of the world. I also honor friends who have achieved great accomplishments as entrepreneurs in industry and finance. I honor them for their effort in discovering how to navigate the streets of success when so many fall into ditches. Their insights are invaluable.

You draw to yourself what you honor. You push away from yourself that which you dishonor. If you criticize the rich you will push them away. If you criticize the Bible you will not reverence the life it wants to bring you. Honor is a way of life that will bring you great reward.

Happy Holidays,
Kevin
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Leslie
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John 8:49 Jesus answered, “I do not have a demon; but I honor My Father, and you dishonor Me.
50 And I do not seek My own glory; there is One who seeks and judges.

Timothy 6:1 Whoever is a slave must make the best of it, giving respect tohis master so that outsiders don’t blame God and our teaching for his behavior. Slaves with Christian masters all the moreso—their masters are really their beloved brothers!

He understood His purposes were almost complete. He had come to the earth for 3 major reasons. His first goal was to reveal who the Father was. He secondly provided the model for ministry and life. His final purpose was to lay down His life as a substitute for humanity so people would have a right into God’s presence again. Now it was time to fulfill the last and possible hardest part of His mission. . .To Die. . . Brutal Roman force would be the way that the religious leaders would try to capture Him. The only thing a Roman soldier would respect is armed strength so to arrest an unarmed Jewish Rabbi would be easy in their minds.

John 18:4
Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?” They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”Jesus said to them, “I am He.” And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. Now when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.

His captors fell at his feet. Jesus knew that 10,000 angels were at His disposal but He also knew His purpose would not allow for His deliverance. He would go to His death with dignity. He had to choose to be arrested. No public pressure would move Him. He understood His purpose here. You can imagine how quiet the soldiers must have been as they meekly got up from the dusk to do their job. Here was a power they did not understand but they had to respect it.

Recently I saw the widely popular and talented Tim Tebow, quarterback of the Florida Gators do a press interview after a big win over the Georgia Bulldogs. Mockingly one of the press corp. on live television laughingly ask him if he was still a virgin. He replied that He was glad the question was asked. His reply was ”Absolutely, why would anyone want to give themselves away to someone who they do not want to live with for their life.” The reporters were caught off guard as the question of character was put back on them and the moment of silence said it all. The quarterback was a leader on the field and off of it. He was ready to face the difficult stance that his Christian faith brought him to.

Your Christian faith is bringing you to moments when the leader within you will shine. Today is your hour to stand and shine.

Blessings,
Kevin
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Leslie
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