Whose they are

I was asked, hypothetically, yesterday, if I could have four persons for dinner who would they be? For me, they would be JESUS, Trish, and our two kids. I would love to sit with JESUS and just listen; there are lots of things I would like to ask Him, but, I would hope I would just listen. And, there are no others on this earth that I would rather spend time with than Trish and our two kids.

Then, we took it a step further by asking, "Okay, so your other three in a foursome of golf; your three baseball players, etc." It was an interesting exercise to see what sports figures we looked up to as kids. Now, I have mentioned before that I think I can talk to anyone (JESUS, GOD, would be the exception - I am not worthy). But, it did get me to thinking...

Today's word is Proverbs 28:21, NLT, which reads, "Showing partiality is never good, yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread."

This verse reminds me of why we shouldn't treat anyone any different from anyone else. Yes, I respect authority and give people in positions the respect they deserve. BUT, that doesn't make them any better than anyone else. I don't get caught up in all the hoopla and fantasy of celebrity. One day, we will ALL stand before a holy and just GOD, Who will judge us ALL, whether it be good or bad. Yet, there are those who get all gaga about someone and will do anything, and I mean anything for them.

Today's verse reminds us to not get caught up and lose our minds over others - show no partiality, no favoritism. We should treat everyone with the same respect and honor. We should see that everyone is important to GOD; not because of who they are but because of WHOSE they are.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T