Rev Ricky Ho
5th July 2009
Introduction
*Many seek God at the rock of their lives but very few thank God at the pride of their lives
*2 Samuel 7 (Nathan's message to David) David had the time of his life. He honors God with his best
*Thanksgiving pleases the heart of God
3 things
He praise for Greatness
v18: Then King David went into the Tent of the Lord's presence, sat down and prayed. "I am not worthy of what you have already done for me, Sovereign Lord, nor is my family.
*David did not see himself as a high and mighty king, but considered him 1st and foremost, God's servant.
*He rose from obscurity to opportunity
*David fondest name for himself was the title "Your (God's) servant."
*Never be ashamed to say you are a servant of God (Its the best name!)
*He blessed God and was blessed by God
*Moses and Job also received the highest honor
*When we humbled ourselves, God elevates us just as he did when David defeated the Moabites, Edomites etc.
v9: I have been with you wherever you have gone, and I have defeated all your enemies as you advanced. I will make you as famous as the greatest leaders in the world.
He praises for Grace
*God bless us not because we are nice, but He is NICE
*We are where we are because of the grace of God
*Tassle of love:-
David wanted to build the house of the Lord
The Lord wanted to bless his generations
*David's thoughts were always with his children
*He never sought for personal glory
He Praises For Goodness
*David's people were slaves
*Israel was only blessed because they were chosen by God
Conclusion
*Position, Power, Pride, Property and Prosperity are to be achieved in a certain extent
*Wealth found in security of political power, worldly status or physical property
*True security-Knowing you are His servant
*True success-Acknowledge the 3 G : Greatness, Grace, Goodness
So let's come as we are to praise Him!
**Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path**
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