09/14/2026
Can greatness be measured by the amount of money one has, the type of car driven, the size of one's house, the amount of achievements & awards obtained, or by long standing records. Are these truly measures of greatness?? Some would say yes. However, God may say no, and that greatness is not measured by what we achieve in life but rather how we live our lives!
Today, Bishop Paulette Farrow Bryant poured into us from the topic: Standing in the presence of true greatness.
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16
Here, David is a relatively young individal. From this text, we made a few observations from his life on why he achieved true greatness, and how we can achieve the same level of greatness.
๐๐พ David's greatness was seen in his great COURAGE. He understood that the size of the giant Goliath didn't determine the size of his God. His confidence wasn't in the stone but in God.
๐๐พ David's greatness was seen in his FAITHFULNESS. After being an anointed King, he went back to taking care of his sheep. He was destined for the palace, but faithful in the pasture. Before he led a nation, he leaned to protect a flock.
๐๐พ David's greatness was seen in his HEART. He had a heart after God. Man looks at the outer appearance, but God looks at the heart. True greatness doesn't mean perfection. David showed Saul what was on the inside of him by how he handled Saul. This may be one of the greatest examples of his character. Saul tried multiple times to destroy David, but David refused to take Saul's life even when he had an opportunity to do so. David chose restraint and understood that just because he had the opportunity to do something doesn't mean he had the permission to do it. David played the harp as he did everyday and at this point, he could see the spirits on Saul. David could have killed Saul, but he refused to put his hands on what God promised him.
๐๐พ David's greatness was seen in his WORSHIP. When he experienced trouble, he wrote songs. It's not what we accomplished in public but what we maintain in private.
๐๐พ David's greatness was seen in his LEADERSHIP. He led men in battle, protected his followers, and united a divided kingdom. His greatness wasn't that he was King but that he trusted God. Saul could have learned leadership, worship, and greatness, but he chose jealousy.
The crown that David eventually wore on his head revealed what God had already placed inside of him.
Remember:
๐Don't mistake your current location with your final destination.
๐What's on the inside of you will speak louder than what anyone can say about you.