Esteem One Another
"And walk in love, [esteeming and delighting in one another] as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us…"
Ephesians 5:2, AMP
In today's culture, we don't often hear the word esteem used very often. Yet, Scripture tells us to esteem and delight in one another. One definition of esteem is to hold in high regard. That means we are to honor and value one another. Even if we don't always agree, even if they don't necessarily act honorably, we are to honor and esteem others because they are valuable in the eyes of God. Think of it this way: If you had a costly and valuable piece of jewelry, you wouldn't just wear it to the gym or leave it on the kitchen sink. No, you would treat it carefully. You would put it in a safe place and protect it. Well, when we see others as valuable the way God sees them, we will treat them carefully as well. We should be careful in the way we talk to others. We should look for the good in them and honor them for who God made them to be. Choose to esteem and delight in one another. Sow good seeds, and you will see a harvest of blessing in return!
PRAYER:
"Father, today I choose love. I choose to honor the people around me. Help me to see the value in others the way You see the value in me. Help me to esteem and delight in others so I can be an example of Your love and light in Jesus’name. Amen."
