VALUE GOD’S VOICE ABOVE POSITION 

About two years into ministry, I was teaching in a midweek service. I made a reference in scriptures about the women who showed Saul the way to Prophet Samuel’s house and the volume of words that was used. A young man in church said, “They are all like that.” 

Without thinking twice, I clapped back, asking, “Does that include your mum and sister?” He said, “No.” I “taught him a lesson” and continued teaching. 

The next morning, as I went to the place of prayer, the Holy Spirit told me that I was wrong and I should apologize immediately to the young man. I called him and apologized. He said he was not offended. But it was about the Holy Ghost and I. 

That Sunday, I told the church that I apologized for what happened on Tuesday. A young man walked up to me after service and said, “Thank you, sir, for apologizing. From today, you are my pastor.” I was amazed. 

Beloved, no matter the position you have attained, value the correction of the Holy Spirit above your position.  If you are older but you are convicted by the Spirit about a matter, go and apologize for it. 

My parents have walked into my room after midnight as a teenager before to apologize about a matter. They are totally submitted to the Spirit. They walked in and realized that I had written on my wall, “It is better to live on the streets than live in a home where you are not appreciated.” Then I added a note, “Today, Mum called me a lazy pig.” I dated it and added time. How many children have been torn apart because parents did not respond to the prompt to make things right? 

Be led by the Spirit.

Value that voice above position.

When you know you are wrong, it is integrity not to cover it up. Please, make things right. Simple things really matter. 

Song of Solomon 2:15 NKJV

Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes. 

Just like the grapes, your heart must remain tender.  Deal with the little foxes of pride or entitlement that can ruin your walk with God.