My Rebuke

According to Revelation 3, Jesus reproves and discipline those He loves. Well, I was rebuked greatly this morning by my Great King!!! As Christians we are empowered by the Holy Spirit for good works, and those good works are just that “Good”, meaning “Christ exalting good” not self-exalting. As the Holy Spirit has given me strength to accomplish these “good” works, I often times will not mention them or make light of them; always telling myself, “you are staying humble”. This is a great lie that Satan uses against me, humility! Do not misunderstand me, I and we are called to be humble (James 4:6, Luke 1:52 and many more) , not to boost in ourselves and not to justify boosting in ourselves, by throwing God in there. However, we must also understand Matthew 5:14-16, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. We must very carefully, with the teaching from the Holy Spirit, understand this passage. Our good works should always glorify God and the proof of them, is that they will, and people will give glory to God. My rebuke this morning from the Holy Spirit was this, “ Why are you stealing away from Me the opportunity for more glory, worship, and praises, with your so called humility”. God may it never be, give me strength to be a “city on a hill” and a “lamp on a stand”. May you do your Christ-exalting good works for all to see and give praise to Him. So that He may receive all He deserves.