22/08/2026
WHEN GOD HONOURS A MAN
Text: 1 Samuel 2:30 — “For them that honour me I will honour…”
Other Scriptures: Psalm 75:6–7; Daniel 6:20–23; Esther 6:1–11; 1 Samuel 16:11–13.
Introduction
Beloved, there is a level in a man's life when God Himself begins to announce him.
When God honours a man, you don't need to struggle to prove who you are. God can make people who ignored you yesterday begin to recognise you today.
David was forgotten in his father's house, but when God's time came, Samuel said, “Rise, anoint him: for this is he.” — 1 Samuel 16:12
Somebody shout: “My time of divine honour has come!”
1. GOD HONOURS THE MAN WHO HONOURS HIM
God said:
“For them that honour me I will honour.” — 1 Samuel 2:30
Divine honour is not primarily about position, money or popularity. It begins with how you treat God.
When you honour God with your life, your service, your giving, your obedience and your reverence, God takes personal responsibility for your lifting.
Joseph honoured God in the secret place, even when nobody was watching. He refused to sin against God in Potiphar's house.
Eventually, the same Joseph who was imprisoned became the man sitting next to Pharaoh.
Your secret obedience can produce public honour!
2. GOD CAN HONOUR A MAN IN THE PLACE WHERE HE WAS REJECTED
David was not considered important enough to be invited when Samuel came to Jesse's house.
Everybody was present—except David.
But hear this: the absence of man's invitation does not cancel God's agenda!
While men were overlooking David, God was preparing him.
And when the appointed time came, God brought David from the backside of the wilderness to the throne.
Psalm 75:6–7 says:
“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west… But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.”
Child of God, don't allow rejection to make you abandon your assignment.
The people who rejected you may not be the people God will use to announce you.
3. WHEN GOD HONOURS A MAN, GOD CAN TURN HIS STORY AROUN
