Pensamientos sobre el Verso de Hoy
"El quien toca su propia corneta toca en una banda muy pequeña." Una parte muy egoísta en cada uno de nosotros quiere toda la atención; que todos reconozcan lo que hemos logrado. Una de las señales de madurez espiritual que Pablo demuestra aquí, sin embargo, es la devoción a nuestros hermanos. Quiere decir que nos regocijamos de manera sincera cuando los demás reciben honra. De hecho, estamos más interesados en honrar a otros que en recibir el honor para nosotros mismos.
Thoughts on Today's Verse...
I love the old saying, "He who toots his own horn plays in a very small band!" A very selfish part of us wants all attention and appreciation focused on what we have done, sacrificed, and accomplished. Christ Jesus told us that if we seek honor and recognition now, we have our reward now, on earth, and we won't receive our reward in heaven (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21). One of the signs of spiritual maturity, however, is what Paul lists here. It's a devotion to others who are our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. This maturity means that we genuinely rejoice when others are honored. We are even more interested in honoring others than receiving honor. That is what devotion to others means. We care more about them being honored than us being honored, and that's living like Christ (Philippians 2:1-11).
Mi oración
Amado Dios, mi Padre Amoroso, gracias por rodearme con tanta gente buena y honorable. Ayúdame a ver cada día las maneras en las cuales puedo demostrarles mi amor, admiración y honor. En el nombre de Jesús oro, Amén.
My Prayer...
Dear God, my loving Father, thank you for surrounding me with many godly and honorable people. Please help me see ways I can show my brothers and sisters in Christ my love, affirmation, and appreciation. And dear Father, please lead me to your people who need this love, affirmation, and honor. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
