Staying Humble in an Age of Self Glorification

Never make an impression bigger than you are. Remember, shadow boxers never score a knockout! – Anon

When Naaman went to Elisha the priest to be cured of his leprosy, he left mad – and still diseased – because the man of God didn’t make a big fuss over him. Hmm!

Social media posts, blogs, podcasts, etc. We live in the era of 'grand celebration,' where folks announce with fanfare anything they do to the world be it great or small, looking for a stroke of the ego or special recognition. And admittedly at times if we're not careful, we too, like Naaman, often like the great and spectacular to accompany anything we do, for we love to appear larger than life itself. But God has called on us to do the small, holy and righteous tasks day in and day out; and victory is assured. Any aura we give off bigger than ourselves should only point others to the ONE whom we serve.

Until tomorrow…

Pastor Botts

“The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:11-12

Celebrate Everyday

There is no such thing in anyone’s life as an unimportant day. – A. Woollcott

Though the Israelites were in bondage over 400 years God counted each day until he called Moses. The rest is history. AMEN!

Birthdays! Wedding Anniversaries! Holidays! We all love to celebrate such events and do so with much fanfare. But the truth of the matter is everyday is a day for celebration because it is not something we give ourselves, but a gift God GRANTS to us. And because God does nothing without purpose or intent Today cannot be unimportant. so even with its situations or circumstances that may come with it, ours is to find out what the importance of today is and make sure it meets with His expectations. Remember, in His eyes we are somebody, and God is purposeful in His giving.

Until tomorrow…..

Pastor Botts

“Keep on loving each other as brothers. Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.” – Hebrews 13:1-2