HONORING THE HANDS THAT SERVE

A Deep Thoughts Devotional Story

© Opeyemi Akintunde

As Inspired by the LIVING WORD

Tolu had just returned from church when her phone buzzed with a group chat message. A few of her friends were mocking the pastor’s sermon.

“Can you imagine? That message was so shallow.”

“Exactly! He doesn’t even know how to preach.”

“Sometimes I wonder why we even pay offering at all.”

Tolu chuckled at first, but then her heart grew heavy. She remembered the countless times her pastor had visited families in crisis, prayed with the sick late into the night, and counseled youths who were about to give up on life.

It dawned on her: They weren’t mocking just a man—they were mocking the God who called him.

The Spirit whispered gently:

“My servants are not perfect, but they are Mine. When you honor them, you honor Me.”

From that day, Tolu resolved to shut down disrespectful conversations, to speak well of those who labored on the altar, and to pray for them regularly.

God places His servants in our lives to guide, feed, and nurture our faith. They may not always meet our human expectations, but the Word of God is clear: we are to honor, respect, and love them for their work’s sake.

When we dishonor the vessel, we dishonor the Sender. But when we honor them, we invite God’s peace into our lives and communities.

KEY SCRIPTURE:

Hebrews 13:17 – “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.”

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, forgive me for every time I have disrespected or dishonored those You have placed over me.

2. Father, give me a humble heart to honor and love Your servants, even when I don’t fully understand them.

3. Lord, strengthen every minister of the Gospel around the world. Let their labor not be in vain.

 

🕊️ Follow Us: [www.deepthoughtsintl.org]

📘 Facebook: @Opeyemi Akintunde

📷 Instagram: @OpeyemiAkintunde

📺 YouTube: @Deep Thoughts TV

✍️ DEEP THOUGHTS DEVOTIONALS

Inspired by the TRUTH REVEALER

Written by Opeyemi Akintunde

📞 Contact: +234-8151103646

    10 Comments

    1. [2738]77ph Login & Register: Best Philippines Casino Online Slots & App Download Experience the best Philippines casino online at 77ph! Secure your 77ph login & 77ph register to play premium 77ph slots. Get the 77ph app download for 24/7 gaming and big wins today! visit: 77ph

    2. [4273]Haha777 Philippines: Top Online Casino & Slot Games. Quick Haha777 Login, Register, and App Download for the Best Gaming Experience. Experience Haha777 Philippines: the top online casino for Haha777 slot games. Easy Haha777 login & register. Get the Haha777 app download for the best gaming experience! visit: haha777

    3. [4579]jiliday app|jiliday casino|jiliday login|jiliday slots|jiliday giris Experience the best of online gaming at Jiliday Casino, the Philippines’ top choice for Jiliday slots. Secure your Jiliday login or Jiliday giris to access exclusive bonuses and premium features. Download the Jiliday app today for a seamless mobile casino experience and start winning big anytime, anywhere! visit: jiliday

    4. [6737]Jilibet777: The Philippines’ Best Online Casino for Real Money – Legit JILI Slots & Easy GCash Cash In Experience world-class gaming at Jilibet777, the best online casino in the Philippines for real money. As the jilibet777 official website, we provide a secure platform for legit JILI slots Philippines and a variety of top-tier games. Enjoy the convenience of an online casino with GCash cash in and fast withdrawals. Secure your jilibet777 casino login today to start winning on the most trusted and legitimate gaming platform in the country! visit: jilibet777

    5. Slot tại 888SLOT có biểu tượng “?” giải thích luật chơi – không cần đọc hướng dẫn dài dòng. TONY12-30

    6. Amen 🙏🏽🙌🏽🔥,Oh Lord strengthen us all Children of the Lord 🙏🏽🙌🏽
      Ministers of your word
      Gospel Musicians
      Gospel Actors and Actresses
      Pastors and Apostles
      Priests
      And Even Evangelist and Public Preachers 🙏🏽
      In Jesus name 🙏🏽

    7. Amen to prayers.
      We need to be careful not to be too familiar with The Anointing, and The Anointed
      We also need to always pray for them in our personal petitions to God
      May God help us

      More grace ma

    8. Lord, forgive me for every time I have disrespected or dishonored those You have placed over me, Lord in Jesus’ name. Amen

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *