WHEN YOU ARE CROWNED…

Series: Giant Slayer | Pastor Daniel Norris

Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-10 (ESV)

3 So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed David king over Israel…10 And David became greater and greater, for the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.

How do I faithfully carry what God has crowned me with?

God does not choose you because of your ability. He chooses you because of your availability.

How do I faithfully carry what God has crowned me with?

1. THE SAME VOICE THAT CALLED YOU IS THE SAME VOICE THAT WILL KEEP YOU.

“In times past, when Saul was king over us, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the Lord said to you, ‘You shall be shepherd of my people Israel, and you shall be prince over Israel’ 2 Samuel 5:2 (ESV).”

“watching over [His] word to perform it,” (Jeremiah 1:11)

This was not a coronation, it was confirmation. 

The first key to carrying a crown is to stay submitted to God’s voice.

“…earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.” 1 Corinthians 14:1 (ESV)

“The one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.” (1 Corinthians 14:3, ESV)

The prophetic should produce:

Edification — It builds you up. A prophetic word should build faith in God and His word.

Exhortation — It calls you forward. A prophetic word should put courage in you to obey His word.

Consolation — It holds you steady. A prophetic word should remind you to hold fast to that word.

Do not despise prophecies, but test everything; hold fast what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:20–2, ESV).

How To Test…

The Scripture Test — does it agree with God’s Word?

The Fruit Test — does it point to Christ and Christlikeness?

The Accountability Test — is the voice submitted?

 2.  WHAT GOD WORKED IN YOU HE WILL WORK THROUGH YOU.

At Hebron He reigned over Judah seven years and six months, and at Jerusalem He reigned over all Israel and Judah thirty-three years 2 Samuel 5:5 (ESV).

Promotion is not about greater position; it is about greater potential.

a. Greater Opposition

New levels mean new devils.

The battles got bigger because the calling got bigger.

b. Greater Opportunity

“And David inquired of the Lord…” (2 Samuel 5:19, ESV)

“And when David inquired of the Lord…” (2 Samuel 5:23, ESV)

“And David did as the Lord commanded him…” (2 Samuel 5:25, ESV)

Yesterday’s success does not replace today’s dependence.

3. THE SAME PRESENCE THAT FORMED YOU MUST REMAIN WITH YOU.

“And David became greater and greater, for the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him. 2 Samuel 5:10 (ESV)

The reward is not the position. It is always the presence. 

Three things mark the second attempt.

– He carried the weight.

– He changed the walk.

– He led with worship.

“He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him.” (Philippians 2:8–9, ESV)