1 Samuel 17:17-18(NKJV)
17 Then Jesse said to his son David, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this dried grain and these ten loaves, and run to your brothers at the camp. 18 And carry these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and see how your brothers fare, and bring back news of them.”
Genesis 16:9(NKJV)
9 The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hand.”
Give Cheese.
1 Samuel 17:17-18(NKJV)
17 Then Jesse said to his son David, “Take now for your brothers an ephah of this dried grain and these ten loaves, and run to your brothers at the camp. 18 And carry these ten cheeses to the captain of their thousand, and see how your brothers fare, and bring back news of them.”
You may wonder, what kind of title is this? But this is a direct download from heaven.
This message comes from the story of David in the Book of Samuel. David’s father, Jesse, sends him to the battlefield with supplies—not just grain and bread, but something very specific:
Ten cheeses for the captain.
And when I read that, the Holy Spirit spoke to me:
“The world says ‘say cheese.’ But I am teaching you—give cheese.”
Honor Is a Biblical Principle
Why did Jesse send cheese to the captain? Because he understood honor.
He didn’t send just anything. He didn’t send something small.He sent ten cheeses.
That means effort. That means sacrifice. That means intention.
Making one block of cheese takes so much milk, time, and effort. So imagine ten!
That means Jesse was saying, "I will not honor in words alone. I will honor with my action.”
“Give honor to whom honor is due.” This is not man’s idea—this is God’s command.
Give Cheese to the Boss
“The world says don’t butter the boss. But the Bible says give cheese to the boss.”
What does this mean?
It means honor the authority God has placed above you.
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Your parents
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Your pastors
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Your leaders
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Your managers
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Anyone in authority
Because "when you honor the people you see, you are training yourself to honor God whom you cannot see.” This is powerful.
Faithfulness in Little Leads to Much
The Bible is very clear: “One who is faithful in little will be faithful in much.”
If someone cannot honor people around them, they cannot truly honor God.
So God watches how you treat:
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People in authority
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Elders
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Family
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Leaders
Because that reveals your heart.
The Revelation of ‘Ten’
I asked the Lord, “Why ten cheeses?” And the Holy Spirit gave me revelation.
The number ten in the Bible represents something powerful:
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The tenth plague that brought deliverance
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The tenth portion (tithe)
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The fullness of God’s work
"Every time you give in the tenth, you are honoring the work of Jesus.”
So when Jesse gave ten cheeses, it was not random. It was intentional honor.
Honor Trains You to Honor Jesus
This is the heart of the message.
Today, Jesus is seated at the right hand of the Father—in a glorified body.
He is real. He is alive. “When you honor the human beings you see, you will be able to honor the greatest human being—our Lord Jesus Christ.”
Everything comes back to Jesus.
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He forgave your sins
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He purchased your life
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He made you righteous
“He deserves all the glory, all the honor, all the praise forever and ever.”
What Is True Honor?
Beloved, today I want to ask you a simple question:
What is honor? Is honor just words?
Is it saying “I love you,” “I respect you,” again and again?
No.Honor is much deeper than that.
“When you want to honor, it is obedience.” Honor Is Obedience
That is the true meaning of honor. Let me make this very simple for you.
“Obedience is very powerful.” If you say you love someone, how do you prove it?
Not just by words. Not just by gifts. But by obeying them.
Even our Lord Jesus said: “If you love me, you will obey me.”
So today, understand this clearly:
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Love = Obedience
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Obedience = Honor
That is how we honor God. That is how we honor people.
But remember this one important point: “Obey them in the Lord.” If something is against God’s Word, you are not required to obey. But if it is in line with God’s Word, then obedience becomes your act of honor.
The Power of Submission – Hagar’s Story
Genesis 16:9(NKJV)
9 The Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hand.”
Let me show you from the Bible. This is my personal revelation from the Holy Spirit. There was a woman named Hagar. She was mistreated, hurt, and abandoned. She ran into the wilderness, crying and broken. And there, God met her. But what did God tell her? Not what we expect.
God said: “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.”
This is powerful. God did not break the order of authority. Instead, He instructed Hagar to go back and submit. And because she obeyed: Her entire generation was blessed.
“There is power in submission. There is power in honoring people above you.”
God Honors Authority
Let me show you another powerful principle.
When God wanted to deliver the Israelites from Egypt, He sent Moses to Pharaoh with one message:
“Let my people go.” Think about this.
God could have delivered His people instantly. He could have done it without asking anyone.
But still, He told Moses to go and ask Pharaoh—again and again.
Why? Because:
“God does not violate authority.”
He was teaching us a principle:
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Honor authority
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Respect order
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Follow God’s system
And another powerful truth:
“God needs your permission to move in your life.” He doesn't violate your will. That is why we pray. That is why we invite Him in.
