Exalt Him

Here in Alabama, the speculation has been whether or not Nick Saban is going to leave the University of Alabama to become the head coach at the University of Texas. Now, whether Mr. Saban leaves or stays is entirely up to him. There are pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages either way. I don't have a dog in the fight, nor has Mr. Saban asked my advice in any way. If he did, I do have something I would like to point out...

I have often wondered about those who don't honor contracts. I mean, if I tell you I am going to do something, I try my hardest to do it. If I put my name on a contract stating that I will do something, I don't try any harder, my word is my contract. In the day in which we live, though, folks don't seem to honor what they say they will do. If more money comes calling, they chase the money. Where's the loyalty? Don't get me wrong, I like Nick Saban; I hope he stays at Alabama for the next fifty years. But, why all the hoopla? Why do we tend to exalt those who don't seem to be worthy of our exaltation?

Today's word is from Exodus 15, the second part of verse 2 (NIV), which reads, "...He is my GOD, and I will praise Him, my father's GOD, and I will exalt Him."

The definition for exalt is to raise someone or something to higher level, to hold this someone or something in a higher regard. We have a tendency to raise folks up and put them in a higher classification and hold them in higher esteem than we do GOD. GOD, Who is worthy of all praise and honor and glory. GOD who has been and forever will be. GOD who is forever faithful and loyal and will never go chasing the next dollar.

GOD is worth our exaltation! Yeah, it is a big deal if Nick Saban leaves Alabama for Texas. It is a bigger deal that GOD has been loyal and dedicated and faithful yesterday, today and forever! Let's exalt GOD, He is worthy.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T