Every field of endeavor has its big names and beyond that, its superstars with whom no one compares. We have recognizable names in the entertainment area, but we have people declared to be the Queen of Soul and the King of Pop. In sports we have stars of the games, but we also have the Hall of Famers. We have government rulers and Emperors, Kings, Premieres and Presidents. In religion there are the common saints and the revered Saints.
While it is mostly harmless to grant these honors to people, we are in danger when we exalt them to some lofty status. How many times have we seen some superstar or honored person taken down by some ethical or moral failures? We should not place our trust in them or seek to copy their lifestyle.
The Bible declares that Jesus is worthy of honor and worship. It declares further that we should indeed conform to His image. Philippians 2:9-10 says, “Therefore God highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Every one of us will bow at the name of Jesus. We can worship now as a choice of our wills, and from an expression of gratitude. Or we will recognize Him as Lord one day out of regret and fear, to spend eternity apart from Him.
Reluctant Retiree 