The Station
Wednesday Nights
Family Life Center
6:15 p.m.

Join us for attention-grabbing large group time and small activity groups.  We’ll be using a curriculum called 252basics and kids will walk away with the understanding of 3 Basic Truths.





A Code of Honor

When was the last time you used the word honor in an everyday conversation with a regular Joe? Does it strike you as outmoded, a little archaic perhaps? For instance, when did you last slay a dragon from the back of your trusty white steed, lay your cloak over a puddle for a lady, bow in deference to others at court, or swear undying fealty to your king? (More on that later.) After all, that stuff was around in the Middle Ages.

Check out what David says about honor in Psalm 8:1-5 (NIV):  "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise ... When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, the son of man that you care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor."

Can you read that and not be awestruck that the King of kings and Lord of lords, who deserves glory over all others, would esteem us, even a little? Yet He does. David's life, in fact, is chock-full of honor-related examples and principles. Think back to what you know about David, like:

... his encounter with Goliath. God said, "Those who honor me I will honor" (1 Samuel 2:30, NIV). David honored God, and God honored David, even though he was the little brother, a mere boy, and overlooked at every turn. Honor those who are overlooked.

... his friendship with Jonathan. God says, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves" (Romans 12:10, NIrV). David honored Jonathan, certainly; but think how remarkable it was that Jonathan (the heir apparent to the throne) should honor David (who would eventually become king) more than himself. Honor others more than yourself.

... his turbulent and tragic relationship with his son Absalom. God says, "'Honor your father and mother'--which is the first commandment with a promise--'that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth'" (Ephesians 6:2-3, NIV). What a contrast Absalom is to Jonathan! Honor those who are over you.

... his unself-conscious worship of God: "I will celebrate before the Lord. I will become even more undignified than this" (2 Samuel 6:21-22, NIV). Honor God out LOUD.


We're going to camp here for the next 4 weeks, with David, Goliath, Jonathan, Absalom, and Michal, and examine some things God says about honor and what it looks like to live in honorable ways.

 
PARENTS:  Connect during the week with your kids by using our God Time Cards to help reinforce what your kids are learning each week. CLICK HERE to view them.