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WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN’T SLEEP
Proverbs 14:35 says: “The king’s favor is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.”
Because we who are in Christ have been called to be kings and priests (Revelation 1:6 and 5: 10) we should show favor to those around us. Those who are in relationship with us. Those who serve us. Or even more importantly, to members of our own family.
We should not be kings who crave the attention of others or be taken up with accolades and the applauses of others. This is not kingly. We demonstrate godly kingship as we seek to do special favors for those in our realm of influence.
Does your family know you to be a generous king (or queen if you are a woman)? Selfishness does not reflect the kingdom of our great benevolent King, Jesus Christ, who is King of kings and Lord of lords.
God’s kingdom is a kingdom made up of royal sons and daughters who are always on the lookout for those to whom they can show favor and mercy.
In Esther, chapter six, we read of King Ahasuerus who was not able to sleep and therefore commanded for the book of records to be brought to him. As they read to him, he heard how Mortdecai had saved him from a plot to assassinate him (you can read more about it in Esther 2:21-23).
The king then exclaimed, “What honor and dignity has been done to Mordecai for this?” They replied, “There is nothing done for him.”
At this moment Haman, who was second in command to the king, was in the court seeking permission to hang Mordecai. Instead, the king asked him what should be done to the man whom the king delights to honor. Of course, Haman thought it must be for him and chose great honors for himself which he ended up having to confer upon Mordecai instead of himself. Much to his utter shame (6:3-12).
I am sure God gave the king a good sleep after he had shown favor to his wise servant, Mordecai.
Are there times when you cannot sleep at night? Perhaps there is a reason. Or now you know the remedy of what to do when you can’t sleep. Think about someone who has done a good favor to you and remember to acknowledge and bless them as a king should.
To be continued.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell
