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Observing
the ducks I raise in my pond, I have noticed that they (especially the drakes)
love to establish a pecking order to establish their dominance. I have even
seen them kill each other to reign supreme.
We humans
have our own type of "pecking order". Sports celebrities, movie stars, models
or wealthy and influential people are looked up to as icons in our society.
This type of hero worship reveals the misplaced values we have come to embrace.
It says that good looks, expensive clothes, owning a nice home, being the
right size, having the right education is what counts. Unfortunately, even
children have their particular style of "pecking order," the effects of
which can leave lifelong scars.
I had the
privilege not long ago of meeting George Beverly Shea, the great baritone
who is associated with the Billy Graham Association. I spoke to him briefly
and I was in awe of him because God has gifted him and used him so greatly.
Reflecting on that situation, I remembered that God does not have a pecking
order. He does not see one man as better than, or more important than another.
The ground at the foot of the cross is level.
Even Moses and David, two men that were profoundly used
by God, were not exempt from the grave consequences of their disobedience
to Him. (Deuteronomy 32:51-52 and 2 Samuel 12:9-14). God does not say, "Excuse
me sir, you're not good enough so go back to the end of the line" or "Madame,
would you move back a bit for these people have only committed a few sins."
God does not have a "pecking order." God sees not as man sees, for man looks
at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart (Psalm 51:17).
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You
may be feeling very low about yourself. You may have been given a pink
slip at work, your spouse or friend may have left you, or abuse may be
a dark shadow in your life. People may not care, but God does care about
you and your situation. You may feel like you are not good enough to come
to Him, that you are not as good as someone else. On the contrary, when
you are hurting is a great time to ask Jesus Christ to come into your
life. He cares especially for those who are facing the cruel realities
of life.
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