I'm
sure when we all hear the word "honor" we all tend to take a
step back and say to ourselves, “why
exactly do I need to honor them?” This
is most definitely not
the way to respond (even when it's quietly)! For the Bible tells that: out of the heart comes
the issues of life! If, in your heart, you hate honoring your parents, then your actions will follow what you think!
God has given us parents who tell us “no”
for a reason, who love us, risk their lives for us, and who most
likely try their best to exemplify Christ in every aspect of their
life.
I
understand how hard is to show parents the honor they deserve, but
just remember this is one step closer to becoming more like Christ.
And isn't that our main goal in life?
Allow
me to preface the importance and reward of honor...and obedience:
In
2011 I asked my parents if I could buy myself an iPod
Touch 4th
generation,
but my dad told me to wait because I could find one used, in good
condition on Craigslist or Ebay. This didn't make me happy, because
I didn't want to get a used one...I wanted one brand new (my flesh
was taking control)! Then the most amazing thing happened to me...I
felt a little tug on my heart, and heard a quiet voice say to me,
“Do
you really need one brand new? Trust your father he knows what he's
doing.” So
I told my dad that I would love to get one used...as soon as I had
enough money to get one. Christmas time rolled around, and I
received the most amazing gift...and mp4 player. No it's not an iPod
Touch,
but it was a whole lot cheaper, and it has everything that the iPod
Touch
has. God rewarded the obedience and honor I showed to my dad.
When
you show honor, respect, and obedience toward your authority...God
will indeed bless you!
We
as chilren really need to learn how to honor our authority, because
the way we treat others is in fact how we would treat Christ, and how
we will treat the man God has for us. But not only that, we need to
honor our authority because God commands us to!
The
next time your dad tells you no to going to see a certain movie,
think about why
he's saying “no”. There may be something that you as a young
lady don't need to see...don't
argue!
Or the next time your
mom tells you that you can't wear this certain article of clothing –
don't
back-talk!
Our parents tell us “no” for a reason, and if we take the answer
with a happy
heart☺then
God will bless us (sometimes not instantly).
For
the next week, take the challenge and strive to honor your parents!
ttyl,
Alisha
