We have learnt about the spiritual principle of honouring Jesus, and the importance of honouring our family. When honour is given, it unlocks the supernatural flow of blessings, life, favour and power. when Jesus is first honour for others should flow naturally. To honour someone, whether in authority or not, is more than showing respect. It is to highly esteem, prize highly, value, affirm or appreciate, give weight or have a high regard for. Reason? Every one was bought with a great price (1 Cor7:23)

A Roman officer had a paralyzed servant. Helpless, he south Jesus. From a human perspective, he presented the superior power of the conqueror, the Roman empire. Imagine he felt so unworthy for Jesus, a Jew, who represented the conquered, to come to his house to heal his servant.

"But just say the word, and my servant will be healed"(Matt 8:5-10[NIV])." He saw Jesus from a heavenly perspective - not as a mere Jew but the Son of God! He gave honour; his servant received healing. This is honour in practice! How do we practice this too? We honour with our heart-attitudes, actions, thoughts and words. It must first flow in our hearts. We can actually honour both men and God with our lips but our hearts show disdain. In Isiah 29:13(ESV), we are taught to honour God not just with our lip service but with our hearts  so that He can "again do wonderful things....." What wonderful things do you want God to do in your lives, church, family, community and workplace? Practice honour first. 

Looking at God and people with honour changes the way we treat them and the way they treat us.