“Honour For The Elders”
Friday, October 4, 2024Key Verse
“Princes are hanged up by their hand: the faces of elders were not honoured.” Lamentations 5:12
Text — Lamentation 5:12-16
Message
People cannot enjoy the blessings of God where they choose to do evil, not minding the warnings from God. The peace of God is for those who fear God and love to do His will. The condition of Israel was very bad at a particular time. There were no joy and peace in the nation. Children, adults, the king and princes all suffered. The reason for this terrible and painful period is given in the final part of verse 16 of our Bible passage, “that we have sinned!” But where people realize their sins, repent and turn to God and now live a righteous life, they are expected to show godly fruits. And one of these fruits is honour or respect for the elders.
Elders are those who are older than us in age or higher in position. Our elders are our rulers, our teachers and pastors. God commands us to honour them. You are to greet them, obey them, respect them, pray for them, and encourage them by living a godly and honest life. You can prayerfully start to do that as from today in church, school and community. God will bless you as you obey His word.
Further Reading
Romans 13:4-7
Prayer for today
God, please help me to respect the elderly and those that are placed above me.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
