"THEM THAT HONOUR ME I WILL HONOUR." Thus saith the Lord. Self-exaltation dishonours the Lord and brings discredit and disgrace; but self-denial is the road to advancement and honour. If the Christian deny himself and keep his eye and his heart steadily fixed on the Lord's glory, the Lord will honour him. He shall be brought through all difficulties with credit, be cleared of all slanders and scandals that may be thrown at him, and enjoy his Father's smile in the darkest day. The Lord will visit him, hold sweet communion with him and raise his mind above all the circumstances that surround him. In sickness He will soothe and comfort him, in health guide and direct him; in poverty He will bless him with contentment and in plenty with a liberal spirit; through life He will sustain and supply him; in death welcome and receive him. Beloved, deny self, mortify the flesh, rise above the world; live by faith, walk with God, honour the Lord, and He will honour you. Leave your concerns in His hands while you seek to promote His kingdom and glory; you will find that He will bless your provision and satisfy you with the bread of heaven.

For Meditation:
He that denies himself for me,
My kingdom to extend;
Shall taste my love, my glory see,
And I will be his Friend.