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Entering the Way of Honor

To move into a place of honor resolution must occur in three areas of life. The first (and biggest) is to ask and reconcile: will I determine to live a life that honors God? It’s impossible to honor Him and simultaneously disregard His word. God has elevated His word above His name and His word is true…non negotiable. The second is that of an internal issue: giving honor is never based on another’s behavior; it is given for honor’s sake. We must humble ourselves before God honoring His ordinances lest we be humbled. Lastly, we must resolve the external issue: we must believe that, in due time, God will reward those who diligently seek Him regardless of the surrounding circumstances. God is faithful and will keep His word to honor those who honor Him.

Honor’s Challenge Part 2

The second challenge that we face as we learn to walk in honor is that of the “I” life. The battle encompasses the desire to be recognized and be honored rather than to honor. Because of sin, our old nature fancies to keep our inherent selfishness exalted rather than to submit to the word of God. We must learn to live a life of surrender as we are unable to both please God and live according to our selfish nature. If any have been dishonored or defiled then a third challenge arises … to turn from the wounded or damaged place to accept healing. Unless the woundedness has been openly addressed and appropriately healed through God’s bathing grace the damage caused by the defilement will spill over on to others. God’s bountiful grace will heal us from the inside out … beauty for ashes bathed in the oil of joy as we submit to His touch.

Honor’s Challenge

The Lord says, “… for those who honor Me I will honor, and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed”. Honor by definition is to rightly recognize and relate to the value, substance and significance of others – God and people. In order that we might understand God’s favor, it’s important to learn and know how to walk in honor and humility. One of the challenges met when moving on the course of learning honor is to know when to set aside our right to dissent. We must accept that God operates according to kingdom order not democratic principles and it is on our shoulders to understand kingdom order according to Jesus. He reigns as King and we must surrender in obedience to His word as it is the safest place for the outcome of our lives. To honor our King is to be positioned to walk in the favor of God being assured of answered prayer and divine protection.

• Verse of the Day

  But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. (Matthew 6:6, ESV)