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"What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; and what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops." ~ Matthew 10:27

Deborah O Daniel (Toyin) is an Evangelist and a Christian Writer. She grew up in a strict, religiously confused household, but found Christ on her own, when it became clear to her that she had no relationship whatsoever with Him and had no purpose in life, in spite of her upbringing. Deborah surrendered her life to Christ in 1992 but kept running from her calling owing to the severe trials she faced and the cares of the world, until she had a personal encounter with Him years later. She steps out of her comfort zone as led to fulfil her calling. She also speaks openly about her childhood difficulties and the struggles she has had in life, to testify of the mercy of God and His awesome power. For more messages and a heart talk on living a fulfilled life in Christ, get the book, Walk the Winning Walk (English-British and English-American) here, offered for free by Divine Literature International, and available to Born-again Christians ONLY - particularly new believers.

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This Blog is written in Standard British English for the benefit of international visitors. Style of Writing is casual and conversational!

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Dangerous Praises that Erode Our Blessings

Reflection: Daniel 4:28-37, Acts 12:20-23


As much as we work on ourselves to stay humble as followers of Christ, we may find ourselves unconsciously accepting undeserved praise for things God has done through us, out of excitement. I don’t know about others, but there were times I did things I was impressed about and screamed, “Yes!”; but I thank God for the Holy Spirit, who quickly reminded me how I got them done. The wise thing to do when we have been put in a position to take credit for the things God has done through us, is to promptly give it back to Him. He could easily have used anybody or anything, but He gave us a chance. He used a donkey (Numbers 22:21-34); the ravens (1 Kings 17:4-6); the fish (Jonah 1:17, 2:10); and unworthy Rahab, the prostitute (Joshua Chapter 2).


The Self-Glorifying Praise Seeker


King Nebuchadnezzar set himself against God when he attempted to take His glory. He ascribed accomplishments and successes to himself (Daniel 4:28-30). God then stripped him of his status as a king, and moved him to the jungle, where he ended up on his knees with wild animals and lived like them for seven years. He was transformed into a beast (Daniel 4:33). Nebuchadnezzar spent time in the jungle, until he learnt that the Most High God rules over the kingdoms of the world and gives them to anyone He chooses (Daniel 4:31-32). The case of another king, called Herod, was even worse. Prideful Herod accepted the people’s worship instead of giving God the glory. Herod was not given a second chance like Nebuchadnezzar - death was his own portion. His cup was full, I guess (Acts 12:20-23).

 

We set ourselves against God when we attempt to take His glory. God empowers and uses us in different capacities for signs and wonders, as a blessing to others, and for the benefit of the Body of Christ, all for His Glory. We are what we are and have what we have by His grace. We must point men to Him, not ourselves.

 

Some spiritual leaders are in trouble today because others put them in this position. Others looked up to them at some point, idolised, and gave them the glory due to God, while they consciously or unconsciously basked in it.


The Praise Giver


When you fail to acknowledge that it is God who blesses - as all good and perfect gifts come from Him (James 1:17), and that human beings are only vessels He uses, you may find yourself worshipping the creature instead of the Creator – a grievous sin called, Idolatry. This is quite rampant today, as folks idolise mere mortals: Hopping from church to church, following false preachers, getting easily swayed by heresies and deception, and blindly giving their all to support selfish and vain causes in their desperate pursuit of miracles. God will never give His glory to another, nor His praise to graven images. He made that clear in Isaiah 42:8.

 

Appreciate the vessel God placed on your path for your good; but give Him alone the glory - not Him and the vessel. All glory and power belong to God forever and ever, Amen.


Shalom!


Deborah O Daniel (Toyin)

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