Honor

The definition of honor is "high respect; esteem; to regard with great respect". It is Memorial Day weekend, which always makes me think of those that have sacrificed everything to give us the freedoms and liberties we enjoy.

To some, this weekend is simply a three day weekend. To others, it is the unofficial beginning of summer. Both of those are definitely a shared feeling for most but I am always cognizant that the reason my family and I enjoy this three day weekend, this unofficial beginning of summer, is because of those who were willing to lose it all to give it to me. They deserve our praise. They deserve our respect. They deserve honor.

Today's word is Romans 13:7, NIV, which reads, "Give to everyone what you owe them: if you owe taxes, pay taxes; if revenue, then revenue; if respect, then respect; if honor, then honor."

We should always pay others what we owe them. We are judged by how we repay our debts; thus, our Father in Heaven is judged by how we repay our debts. So, we should always be diligent to pay what we owe. But, this verse tells us that it is much more than making the mortgage payment or paying the utilities. Those things must be paid; it is a must. So, too, though, must our other debts.

We have debts to others that are not monetary. We should always treat everyone the exact same way that we want others to treat us. On top of that, there are people that deserve an extra measure of respect, and we should respect them. And, there are those who deserve an enormous amount of honor, and we should honor them. Thanks to all that have served to give us these freedoms. Thanks to all the loved ones who were equally serving. Thank you all for your great sacrifices. You deserve my sincere thanks and honor.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T