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Friends, greetings in Jesus Name! Today I will be sharing with you on what I title, “Look Down on Nobody.” In life you never know where help could come from. For instance, those gatemen, drivers, gardeners, cooks, and messengers that you pass-by daily without even paying attention to, are very important. Really, it’s very easy, even as a Christian, to look down on others. Probably because you have acquired some level of wealth, more educated, and so on. But the Bible declares in 1 Peter 5:5 that, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Personally, I have learnt an important lesson in this area. Many years ago, after my wedding, my wife and I decided to spend our honeymoon in Ghana. We lodged in a beautiful hotel not far from Kotoka International Airport in Accra. The hotel has a swimming pool. Then I told my wife, this was an opportunity for us to swim. Unfortunately, I am not a good swimmer. When we got to the swimming pool, we were alone, and my wife had some reservations. So, she said we should not swim beyond the shallow level of the pool. You know, being a macho, I was trying to impress her, not knowing that I was only exhibiting my ignorance and foolishness.

While we were about jumping into the pool, we observed some young boys and girls – coming down from a taxi outside the gate – and they were heading towards the pool. I was particularly not comfortable because (1) they were outsiders not lodged in the hotel; (2) they will invade our privacy. Then I thought of informing the hotel management about them. But my wife said to me, leave them alone, they also came to enjoy themselves like us. I said no, can’t you see they are smoking and making so much noise. But my wife prevailed, and calmed me down to let go. Afterwards, we headed into the water, and was playing by the rules set by us. Later, I felt why should a big boy like me be playing around shallow water, especially when the young people that came were swimming across the pool like Michael Phelps. So, I decided to break the rule by going further into the water. Initially I didn’t feel anything, but when I stepped further, I realized I was already down the slope, and I started struggling to return to the shallow end.

Brethren, the more I struggled the more I got deeper inside the pool. It was as if there was a force pulling me inside the pool. Immediately, my wife raised an alarm. By this time, I was already drowning. Then the young men I despised, quickly rushed in and pulled me out. When I came out, I was breathing like a “Christmas Chicken” that narrowly escaped death. Then the Lord said to me, “Son, Look Down on Nobody. I directed these young people to come here at the pool for your sake.” Hebrews 13:12 says, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Just imagine the news headlines in Nigeria if those young people were not there. Indeed, they were angels sent by God. Remember, “God is mighty, and does not despise anyone” (Job 36:5). Therefore, Love others as you love thyself. Have a Blessed and Fantastic Week. With love, Elvis!