What are some of the things in life that frustrate you? Are there people who irritate you?
In Romans 12:10 we are told to love one another and honor others above ourselves. This is easier said than done. However, it’s amazing what can happen when we do it. People are encouraged and feel loved.
One of the things I love about this text is that it doesn’t just say to honor one another or even honor one another above yourselves. It says to outdo one another in showing honor.
First, it makes it a friendly competition. That tends to get us motivated. Second, it prevents us from being done.
If we were just to honor others, we could say, “I showed honor to Bob last week. Check. That’s done.” When we are told to outdo one another in showing honor, I have to keep looking for new ways to honor Bob.
Who are some people you could be honoring? How can you honor someone today?
Dear Jesus,
Thank You for loving me and serving me. Help me to love others and serve them. Help me to see people the way You do, as valuable and lovable and then to show them honor in Your name.
Amen