TOPIC : THE TRANSFORMATIONAL FORCE OF HONOR
TEXT : 1 SAMUEL 24 : 1-7
1 And it came to pass, when Saul was returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, Behold, David is in the wilderness of Engedi.
2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men out of all Israel, and went to seek David and his men upon the rocks of the wild goats.
3 And he came to the sheepcotes by the way, where was a cave; and Saul went in to cover his feet: and David and his men remained in the sides of the cave.
4 And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily.
5 And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.
6 And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD's anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.
7 So David stayed his servants with these words, and suffered them not to rise against Saul. But Saul rose up out of the cave, and went on his way.
Honor is a seed that begets equivalent harvests.
Honor when sown returns with multiple harvests.
God will bring to you many opportunities to sow the seed of honor.
This opportunity may be to sow into the life of your father, mother, leaders, spiritual parents and other people that God has put above you.
Every opportunity is a test.
Anyone failed may have a devastating life lasting effect.
David understood this principle so he decided he would not dishonor the Lord's anointed.
Those opportunities to attack king Saul were tests presented to ascertain weather he should be given the throne.
God was examining his heart.
His character was being tested.
Today God may just be examining your own character for promotion, may you not fail in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
God bless you.
With the God I serve, nothing shall be impossible.
Your case is not bigger than God.
May you have a God filled day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Your Victory is already guaranteed
It is well, do not give up, with God all things are possible
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Pastor Obi Ejikeme
Senior Pastor
House of faith, Nigeria
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