Heights of Glory II

Text: I Sam.16: 1 1- 18
More Lessons: I Sam.17: 46 -54
Bible Reading in one Year: Colossians 1-2

It is clearly established from the previous topic that God's desire for us is an ever glowing and ever growing glory. A case study of the life of David shows us the definite possibility of ever increasing glory for those who walk with God and the reverse for those who turn their backs against God. In fact, shame is the portion of a man who rejects Jesus as his Lord and Saviour and refuses to take his place in the family of God through the salvation Christ suffered, bled and died for. If you have not made that decision personally, do it now and step into lifetime of glory from earth to heaven.

First, David had household glory. He was searched for and anointed in the parlour of his father's house. I Sam.16:12. May you have a place of honor in your family. Secondly, he moved higher into national honor when he slaughtered Goliath in the name of the Lord. I Sam.17:42. You won't stay at this level this year, the cycle of glory has shifted to bring God's children into the limelight, receive yours in Jesus name. Y our portion in the nation will be given to you. Just be like David, solve a problem in the nation and move up higher. For every problem you solve, you position yourself for glory.

David's third level of glory is that he was anointed king over Judah, a tribe in Israel. II Sam.2:4. The fourth level is that he was anointed king over the 12 tribes of Israel II Sam.5:1-5. So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the Lord: and they anointed David king over Israel. David was thirty years old when he began to reign and he reigned forty years: II Sam.5:3-4. David's glory grew increasingly to the point that Jesus the messiah came from the line of David. In fact, even in death, David's glory is still speaking Ps.89:3-4. God gave him an everlasting covenant that blessed him and his generations of children yet unborn. Wow! May your glory outlive you. Secrets of David's heights of glory included i) David loved God. Ps.42:1. ii) David served man and God. I Sam.17:17-20. iii) David honed his skills I Sam.16:14-18. He developed himself. Y ours will also be an ever-growing glory!

Prayer/Action
* I receive a height of glory that will keep speaking even after my death.
* The glory of my life will bless my unborn children to the thousandth generation.
Outline steps you can take like David to step into a higher level of glory

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