This morning I read in CSB translation Psalm 75:6,7 the following: “Exaltation does not come from the east, the west, or the desert, for God is the judge: He brings down one and exalts another.” It made me think of how much we crave for someone or ones to praise and honor us. It says, “we are OK or special persons.” This comes out of the thinking in our hearts that we may just be fooling others and that we really aren’t that cool. I think this is why in the world there are so many vehicles that attempt to recognize our achievements and give honor. Think of Oscars or Grammys or even Dove awards. Matter of fact, who has more award shows than the so called entertainment business. Business has it’s own way of recogonizing performance by giving bonuses or plaques or even promotions.

We all look for some kind of reward or recognition. After all the silent pleas, “will someone say I’m OK. That I’m doing a good job” We simply need to come to the place and realize that the only praise or exaltation that matters and lasts is the one that comes from God. How is that obtained? Verse 10 says it well. "I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up." Horn is a word that signifies power e.g., Antlers on a elk or deer or horns on a goat. In the animal kingdom whoever has the bigger horns supposedly is the stronger animal. He has more power and is given more recognition. God is saying you won’t be recognized by Me except for your righteousness and who enables us to be righteous. None other than the Righteous one.

Thanks for reading my ramblings.