Scripture
Galatians 2:6 “And the leaders of the church who were there had nothing to add to what I was preaching. (By the way, their reputation as great leaders made no difference to me, for God has no favorites.)”
Observation
One of the things that disturb me about the church today is that we have created “spiritual superstars.” We claim that some have greater anointing or greater revelation than others. Paul would have none of that. He went and met with Peter, James, and John. They were the pillars and leaders of the church but Paul was not impressed. He was not disrespectful but he understood that God does not have favorites. One minister is not better than another in God’s eyes. He does not believe that larger number means better minister or signs and wonders are a sign of being an “insider” with God. People do this. We worship certain ministers. We make Christian “superstars.” It is not fair to the church and it is not fair to the ministers they put on a pedestal. No one can live up to it.
Application
1) I will not get involved in the worship of ministers. I am going to worship God and God alone.
2) I will not have a comparison mentality. I will not compare myself to another minister. There is always someone doing better and that makes me feel inadequate. There is always someone doing worse and that makes me feel superior. Both are wrong. I will get my identity on who I am in Christ. He is the source of my identity.
Prayer
Thank you for making me your child. You have forgiven me. You saved me. You made me your own. I am a joint heir of Jesus Christ. I am yours. Being your child makes me somebody. That is my identity. I will rest in who I am in Christ.
