March 4
Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook
HONOR GOD
"Them that honor me I will honor" I Sam. 2:30
Do I make the honor of God the great object of my life and the rule of
my conduct? If so, He will honor me. I may for a while receive no honor
from man, but God will Himself put honor upon me in the most effectual
manner. In the end it will be found the surest way to honor to be
willing to be put to shame for conscience' sake.
Eli had not honored the Lord by ruling his household well, and his sons
had not honored the Lord by behavior worthy of their sacred office, and
therefore the Lord did not honor them, but took the high-priesthood out
of their family, and made young Samuel to be ruler in the land instead
of any of their line. If I would have my family ennobled, I must honor
the Lord in all things. God may allow the wicked to win worldly honors;
but the dignity which He Himself gives, even glory, honor, and
immortality, He reserves for those who by holy obedience take care to
honor Him.
What can I do this day to honor the Lord? I will promote His glory by
my spoken testimony, and by my practical obedience. I will also honor
Him with my substance, and by offering to Him some special service. Let
me sit down and think how I can honor Him, since He will honor me.