𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐁𝐘 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐍 𝐀.𝐎.

𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐍 𝐀.𝐎.
(𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐏,𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 1)

Sermon Title: Steps to the Throne

Preacher: Pastor Abiodun A.O. (PiCP, Ogun Province 1)

Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 10:1-25

It was a spiritually awakening message centered on the divine principles that guide one’s journey to the throne, a metaphor for elevation into greater honour, influence, and divine authority. The “THRONE” here represents a realm where your voice is not only heard but matters in the corridors of decision-making. It is a place of divine prominence, purpose, and fulfillment.

The foundational truth is this: Before one can ascend to the throne, heaven must first command the earth. Until divine instruction stirs the natural order, nothing meaningful can shift (1 Samuel 16:1). Samuel had thought God's choice was limited, but heaven redirected him to the house of Jesse, where a young man, already qualified and divinely prepared, awaited anointing.

Among Jesse’s sons, not all were divinely connected. Though Eliab and Abinadab appeared qualified externally (1 Sam. 16:6–8), they were not God’s choice. Divine selection supersedes human preference. David, the least expected, was chosen. He wasn’t even initially present, yet the entire ceremony was delayed until he arrived—ushered in with what could be called a prophetic guard of honour. This highlights how heaven orchestrates honour when you are God's chosen.

Before one sits on the throne, mentorship and spiritual guardianship are essential. Saul was anointed by the prophet Samuel but was never a prophet himself (1 Sam. 9). A spiritual guide is someone whose spirit you trust, who prays with and for you, and who covers your journey with intercession and wisdom. They are your compass in seasons of transition.

In 1 Samuel 19:17–18, David’s path to the throne caused a rift in Saul’s household. Jonathan, Saul’s son, even rejected the throne for the sake of God's agenda. Sometimes, the path to your throne will require difficult separations and divine disruptions. Loyalty must be to purpose over familiarity.

Humility was a defining trait in David’s rise. Even when opportunity came to take Saul’s life, he refrained. True throne-bearers understand restraint, patience, and submission to God’s timing.

There’s always a mark that sets God’s chosen apart. For Saul, it was his impressive height; for David, it was his countenance and courage. This distinction isn’t always physical, it may be character, generosity, or grace under pressure. David’s triumph over Nabal in 1 Samuel 25 further shows how maturity and generosity paved his way.

The God who places you on the throne is the same who sustains you there. Proverbs 10:22 reminds us: "The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it." Unlike Saul, David’s reign had divine endorsement because his heart aligned with God’s will.

The path to the throne is not a straight highway but a spiritually guided journey. It requires divine connection, prophetic mentorship, humility, distinction, and absolute alignment with heaven’s will. The throne isn’t seized—it is bestowed. And when God enthrones you, no force can dethrone you. In this season, may heaven locate and prepare you for your place of honour, in Jesus’ name.

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