Credit Counsel

We get a little carried away now and then with wanting recognition, don't we?We'll work in the nursery if we get credit in the church bulletin. Some of us even name stars after ourselves (we do love to see our names in lights). I think there are even those of us who would name a memorial after ourselves if we could do it without giving up... well, living.

So do you suppose that Moses was a little put out with God because he didn't get his name on a book of the Bible? Think about it, he delivered the Ten Commandments to the world, yet you never hear a preacher say, "Turn to the book of Moses." Still, I can't really imagine Moses whining to God, "Joshua got one-- and he was my intern!"

I think Moses was more concerned with the Name of his God. Isaiah 26:8 says, "Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws, we wait for you; your name and renown are the desire of our hearts."(NIV)

His name; His fame.

So instead of mugging for credit, let's work toward giving all credit to our Heavenly Father. And that's my "credit counsel" for the week.

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Rhonda Rhea writes for dozens of Christian publications and speaks at conferences and events across the country. You can find her newest books, "Soup for the Soul-Tastes Just Like Chicken", and "Amusing Grace", at your local Christian bookstore. "Who Put the Cat in the Fridge-Serving Up Hope and Hilarity Family Style", will be available in March. Rhonda's husband, Richie Rhea, is a pastor in Troy, Missouri. You can reach them through her Web site.