It is fearful to look at the glory and the death of Herod. Worms ate him, in the sight of all. We glorify men and send them to their eternal torment. We, who have known the highest glories, whether, the love and honor of devoted children, or the trophies and crowns of the earth's acclaim, must be careful to be servants and givers to the kingdom of God. I really think that God used that judgement to motivate the 5 to prayer and fasting and ultimately to the sending of Paul and Barnabas out in ministry.
God may have mercy on our personal exaltation in His gracious gifts, for a while. As it were, He may wink, at our pride for a moment; but, ultimately He will leave us to ourselves. Bask in your glory, eternally, if you would. That is Hell! As we eat the tarnish of our trophies over time. Satan chose himself, Herod chose himself. God bids us to choose Him. God bids us to humble ourselves under the mighty hand.
Help me, Lord, not to use my trophies as my light, but Your own Word and Your own glory, which shows my glory to be but worms.
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