EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESS

EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESS

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Micah 4:1-2

Key Verse:
“But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the Lord shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow unto it.” (Micah 4:1, KJV)

Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2; Psalm 75:6-7; Matthew 5:14-16; Daniel 6:3; Isaiah 60:1-3

Description: This sermon reveals God’s plan to lift His people from the ordinary into visible, undeniable, and divinely ordained greatness.

INTRODUCTION:
Exceptional greatness is not a product of human ambition alone but the result of divine establishment. In Micah’s prophecy, God reveals His intention to exalt His house above all others, making it a centre of attraction and influence. This speaks of elevation that is unmistakable and ordained by God Himself.

In a world where many strive for recognition, God promises a greatness that does not require manipulation, compromise, or self-promotion. Exceptional greatness is the kind that draws people naturally because it is sustained by divine authority and purpose.

As believers, we are not called to blend in with mediocrity but to stand out as light-bearers and pace-setters. This message calls you to understand the pathway to exceptional greatness and to position yourself for the elevation that God has already planned.

1. EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESS IS DIVINELY ESTABLISHED
Exceptional greatness begins when God Himself establishes a person, ministry, or destiny. What God establishes cannot be shaken or ignored.

a) God is the source of true elevation (Psalm 75:6-7)
No man rises into exceptional greatness by chance; it is God who lifts one and sets another down according to His sovereign will.

b) Divine establishment guarantees permanence (Hebrews 12:27-28)
What God establishes endures storms, opposition, and time because it is rooted in His purpose.

c) God’s establishment attracts honour (Isaiah 60:1-3)
When God lifts you, your life becomes a point of attraction for favour, opportunities, and influence.

d) Obedience positions you for establishment (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)
Consistent obedience aligns you with God’s system of elevation and blessing.

Biblical Example:
Daniel was divinely established in Babylon, and even in a foreign land, God caused him to excel and be preferred above others (Daniel 6:3).

2. EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESS SETS YOU ABOVE THE ORDINARY
God’s plan is not merely to bless you but to distinguish you clearly from the crowd.

a) God separates you for distinction (Leviticus 20:26)
Exceptional greatness begins with separation from compromise and conformity.

b) Excellence becomes your testimony (Proverbs 22:29)
Diligence and skill, backed by God’s grace, bring visibility and honour.

c) Light cannot be hidden (Matthew 5:14-16)
When God lifts you, your impact becomes evident, and your influence expands naturally.

d) God removes you from obscurity (Psalm 27:5)
Exceptional greatness brings divine visibility even when others attempt to suppress you.

Biblical Example:
Joseph moved from prison to palace because God distinguished him through wisdom and excellence, setting him above all others in Egypt (Genesis 41:39-41).

3. EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESS ATTRACTS NATIONS AND INFLUENCE
When God lifts you, your life begins to impact people beyond your immediate circle.

a) God’s greatness draws people (Micah 4:1-2)
Divine elevation makes your life a channel through which others receive direction and help.

b) Influence flows from purpose (Jeremiah 1:10)
Exceptional greatness is tied to fulfilling God’s agenda, not personal ambition.

c) Wisdom increases reach (Ecclesiastes 9:16-18)
God releases wisdom that enlarges your sphere of influence.

d) Impact validates greatness (Acts 10:38)
True greatness is measured by lives touched and transformed through God’s power.

Biblical Example:
Solomon’s God-given wisdom attracted kings and nations, making Israel a centre of global attention (1 Kings 4:34).

4. EXCEPTIONAL GREATNESS IS SUSTAINED BY HUMILITY AND DEPENDENCE ON GOD
What God lifts must be preserved by character and humility.

a) God resists pride (James 4:6)
Pride threatens divine elevation, but humility preserves greatness.

b) Dependence on God sustains success (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Continuous reliance on God keeps greatness from collapsing.

c) Gratitude secures longevity (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
A thankful heart keeps you aligned with the source of your lifting.

d) God sustains what He starts (Philippians 1:6)
Divine greatness is preserved when you remain yielded to God’s guidance.

Biblical Example:
David maintained his throne and legacy by consistently returning to God in humility and repentance (Psalm 51:10-12).

CONCLUSION:
Exceptional greatness is God’s design for His people, not as a display of pride but as a platform for purpose and influence. When God establishes you, separates you, and lifts you, your life becomes a testimony that draws others to His glory.

As you walk in obedience, humility, and dependence on God, expect Him to position you above limitations and obscurity. Receive the grace to step into the exceptional greatness God has ordained for your life.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, establish me by Your power for exceptional greatness.
2. Lord, lift me above every limitation and obscurity.
3. Father, separate me from mediocrity and compromise.
4. Lord, release the grace of excellence upon my life.
5. Father, position me for divine distinction and honour.
6. Lord, enlarge my capacity for influence and impact.
7. Father, keep my heart humble as You lift me.
8. Lord, sustain my greatness by Your wisdom and grace.
9. Father, let my life draw others to Your glory.
10. Lord, complete Your work of elevation in my life.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. You shall be divinely established above obscurity and limitation.
2. God shall lift you into exceptional greatness by His power.
3. You shall stand out distinctly by divine excellence.
4. Nations and opportunities shall be drawn to your destiny.
5. You shall not be hidden or ignored in this season.
6. The hand of God shall sustain your elevation.
7. You shall walk in honour, influence, and favour.
8. Your greatness shall glorify God and bless many.
9. You shall not fall from the height God brings you into.
10. You are entering a season of visible and undeniable greatness.