Crowned with Glory

Crowned with Glory

Focus Word: Crowned with Glory.
Focus Verse : Psalm 8: 5 - "You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor"

Declaration:  I am crowned with divine glory & honor; The presence of God dignifies my life.

4 Points to contemplate:

God Has Given Human Life Dignity
David looks at the enormous universe and asks in Psalm 8:24, “ What is man that you are mindful of him?”
Yet humanity is not insignificant to God.  In God’s eyes, we are honored.  We are created in His image and entrusted with rulership over this world -
Genesis 1:27: "So God created mankind in his own image…". Genesis 9:6 states that human life is precious …for in the image of God has God made mankind.
The Book of Acts 17:28 states: "For in him we live and move and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."
Human life bears the very image of God. Our worthiness is not defined by public opinion or titles behind our name. Our dignity resides solely in our Creator.  We can illustrate this through art:  When looking at a complex canvas, an observer might see nothing but streaks of paint that look confusing. Yet, if they discover that the piece was crafted by Michelangelo or Rembrandt, the painting’s value is instantly redefined.  God looks at us & sees His own handiwork - a priceless creation reflecting His glory.

Your value is connected to your maker.

Glory Is Something We Receive, And Not Manufacture.
We don’t have to manufacture or advertise our greatness; Who we
are or our greatness & glory is never advertised.  It is present  
without making a noise.
 In Psalm 3:3, David states, -"But you, Lord, are a shield around
me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high."
 Romans 8:30 states- "And those he predestined, he also called;
those he called, he also justified;...
In 1 Samuel 2:30, God declares…Those who honor me I will honor,
but those who despise me will be disdained.
Divine gifts are completely free & cannot be manufactured or earned through human effort. Their true value comes entirely from the authority of the Giver. Consider a trophy: if you simply buy one from the shop to display at home, it carries no real meaning. It is worthless. However, if that same trophy or award is presented to you by the Prime Minister, President, or the Chief Minister, it holds immense honor. In the same way, the blessings we receive from God hold ultimate worth because He bestows them on us.

Let God be the one who honors you.

Jesus Restores Humanity To Its Intended Glory
Jesus is bringing us back to what God originally intended for us. Hebrews 2:9 states -But we do see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
Sin damaged humanity’s original calling when Adam & Eve were created. When this was lost, Christ came as the perfect example of what it means to be human. In Him, our destiny is being restored.
Hebrews 2:10 tells us that Jesus brings many sons & daughters to glory.
Colossians 1:27 tells us… Christ in you, the hope of glory.
 2 Thessalonians 2:14 states “You are called so that you might share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ”.  
What does this mean? Ultimately, it means becoming just like Him- reflecting His character, love, and righteousness, because as He is, so are we in this world.
To understand this restoration, think of ancient kings who used metal seals engraved with letters or emblems to mark their authority.  Over time, these seals could become scratched,worn down or damaged. Instead of discarding them, the king would have them carefully repaired and restored to their original perfect state. In the same way, we were damaged by sin, losing the perfect reflection of our Creator. But Christ, our Redeemer, steps in to repair what was broken. He restores us to the beautiful image of God we were always meant to carry.

Carry God’s Glory With Responsibility
Psalm 8:6 says “ you made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet”.  
Every divine calling comes with a crown of authority & responsibility.  God entrusts us with influence, skills, and resources to manage as faithful stewards for His greater purpose. Let’s look at some scriptures now:
Romans 8:19 “ For the creation waits with eager expection for the children of God to be revealed”.
When God first created Adam, He establisehd him as the ruler of the entire earth, equipping him with absolute perfection, power, grace and wisdom. Today, that same creation eagerly anticipates the unfolding revelation of God’s children as people receive Christ as their Saviour.  As believers, we must cast off  our old selves and live fully as a new creation. This requires boldness & faith.  While some might hesitate when asked where they worship, we should have the courage & faith to declare we worship at Blessing Today International Church. However, walking in this divine identity is about duty, not pride.
 As scripture reminds us, “ But we have this treasure in Jars of clay, to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us”  (2 Corinthians 4:7) .
God does not give us His glory simply for our personal enjoyment; He entrusts it to us to carry with deep awareness and responsibility. Wearing a crown might bring a sense of royal pleasure,but a crown is not an invitation to sit idly on a throne, eating & drinking, indulging in comfort & pride.  It is a call to step up and take responsibility for the entire kingdom.

Let’s pray!