20/10/2025
Morning Reflection: “Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the Lord is a God who knows, and by Him deeds are weighed.” (1Samuel 2:3)
After God answered her prayer and opened her womb—following years of enduring the arrogance of her co-wife Peninnah—Hannah sang of the Lord’s justice and wisdom. She reminds us that God is not impressed by proud words or outward appearances; He looks into the heart and rewards each person according to their deeds.
A story is told of two builders tasked with constructing houses for their master. One rushed the work, cutting corners and boasting of his skill. The other worked quietly and carefully, ensuring every detail was solid and true. When the master returned, he rewarded the humble builder with the very house he had built—his work had stood the test. God rewards not our words, but the truth of our hearts and the fruit of our deeds.
So it is with us. God, the Master Builder, knows what lies beneath our thoughts, motives, and actions. He sees beyond our words and weighs the intentions of our hearts. As Scripture says, “Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows” (Galatians 6:7). What we sow in thought, word, and deed will surely bear fruit. Pride, arrogance, and deceit may shine for a moment, but humility and integrity build a lasting foundation for our lives, families, and ministries.
Prayer: Lord, Jesus, teach us to walk humbly before You and to build our lives with honesty, integrity, and love. May our words be gracious, our actions sincere, and our motives pure in Your sight throught this week. Amen.