Rivalry

“Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.”

‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭3‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

Rivalry can be manifested in our talking about ourselves and our accomplishments. Conceit can do this also. Why do I need to boast of my accomplishments, scripture tells me to let others to do this for me.

Considering others more important than ourselves takes some doing as ‘what about me’ is ever present. Last night I did a presentation at my astronomy club and had prayed about it all week. I was not sure how it was going, but God knows. I prayed that the words I spoke would bear fruit. I was surprised by a bus load of students staying for my presentation. Who knows what seeds my God planted, I pray He did and  young minds will bear fruit. There was a child sitting right in the front row and he asked some intelligent questions, perhaps he will be the next Einstein .

Today I do the communion talk and the Lord woke me up to read this scripture and remind me it is about Him and not my accomplishments. I want to give Him honour today. May He be glorified. May hearts and minds be challenged by what they hear. Amen!