DCLM Higher Everyday 21 February 2025 — Herod’s Humiliation
DCLM Higher Everyday 21 February 2025 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Herod’s Humiliation
Topic: Herod’s Humiliation
Text: Acts 12:20-24
20And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.
22And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.
23And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
24But the word of God grew and multiplied.
Key Verse: “And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man” (Acts 12:21-22).
Message
Thrown up and down, the truth must always prevail in all situations of life. Records of humiliation in the Bible and in contemporary times reveal that humiliation of a number of people is always preceded by pride. Pharaoh, Goliath, Hamman and the rich fool were all ruined by pride. Overestimation of one’s worth, disdainful behavior and arrogance are traits of the proud.
Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 20 February 2025 – The True Worshipers
Herod’s pride began to gather momentum when he killed James the brother of John without any resistance. As an absolute king, he decided to kill Peter too. But God stopped him as the church prayed. The text for meditation shows how King Herod was humbled and humiliated. Filled with pride, he equated himself with God. Right there on his throne before his subjects, he was eaten by worms. What a terrible humiliation! God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. Some children are proud because of their rich background or God-given abilities. If you are in that category, pray out pride from your life. Pride goes before destruction. Pray for grace to be humble before God and man.
Quote: He equated himself with God
Challenge: Humility leads to exaltation but pride brings disgrace.
Prayer for today: Grant me more grace to be humble, Lord.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
