This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves,… 2 Tim 3:1-2a.
As we gallop towards the end of time, a major prophetic signal is the rise of the spirit of selfishness. Men are now driven by what suits only them or what they want. This has led to the trampling of other people’s emotions, rights and privileges and has given rise to a lot of hurting people all around us. A hurting people sees the world in the light of their experiences. A hurting person can never be a good helper. A bleeding person can rarely be a healing balm to another. A hurting person is a potential tool of hurt for the devil. (A case study of the Nigerian political and ecclesiastical society)
As the society degenerate further into egocentrism, let the narrative change with you. Be a STANDARD BEARER.
Sarah was finding it difficult to conceive, Abraham never took it out on her or made her feel less of a woman, he was a STANDARD BEARER.
Abimelech and his people maltreated Isaac, but Isaac made them a feast when the table turned and they came visiting, he was a STANDARD BEARER.
Other servants may have slept with Potiphar’s wife but Joseph was a STANDARD BEARER.
Other people may have eaten the king’s meat but Daniel and co were STANDARD BEARERS.
Those with potential for the throne undermine those already on the throne to have quick access but David spared Saul’s life when he had opportunity to kill him, David was a STANDARD BEARER.
The shortchanging of Jacob’s wages by Laban did not affect the commitment, loyalty and dedication to duty of Jacob, he was a STANDARD BEARER.
The evil conspiracy of Joseph’s brethren did not make him vengeful towards them when the table turned, he was a STANDARD BEARER.
The world does not become a better place because people only prayed but because people decide to become STANDARD BEARERS.
COUNSEL:
Don’t treat your subordinates the way your superiors treated you (if it’s bad)
Don’t hurt those you are meant to help, be a STANDARD BEARER.
Don’t make those helping you today refrain from helping others tomorrow because of your attitude of ingratitude, be a STANDARD BEARER.
Forget what they did to you, change the standard when dealing with others. If you repeat a mistake done to you on others then you learnt nothing from it. The reason God allows us go through things is so we can change it for those coming behind us. Let a good standard begin or continue with you.
Always remember, God is a record keeper and a handsome rewarder. He will reward your selfishness towards others and the kingdom.
Happy and fruitful weekend it shall be for you.