Did Jesus Win A Trophy?

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Matthew 6:24

As I sat here on Super Bowl Sunday watching the game I pondered this blessed land of America we live in as compared to many other places in the world. Fame, wealth, favoritism, privilege were all on display in Las Vegas. 

Trophies, medals, rings, all seem to be of utmost importance in this land of opportunity. Symbols of arriving or making it. Jesus didn’t need a trophy or medallions hanging from his neck. He was a humble servant here to serve. 

I think for a celebrity Christ follower it would be difficult to stay centered and focused. A constant battle with temptations of the flesh but not impossible. The opportunity to do good with wealth instead of storing up treasures on earth where moth and rust destroy. (Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;Matthew 6:19-20). Do you best and when you get honors give the glory to God. 

PRAYER: All of mankind is your creation and you can use us if only we are humble and allow you to. Guard my heart so I don’t succumb to trying to be ‘hot stuff’. In Jesus’ name. Amen.