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HONOUR

Text : Ephesians 6:2 

“Honor your father and mother…”

(This is a very important commandment with a promise).

No one jumped down from heaven, we all came through a man and a woman. In as much as your parents are alive, you owe them your honour. 

By divine arrangement, every human came through another human, and God's express instruction to you is to honour those through whom you were born.

Even if you don't know who your biological parents are, you are to give honour to those who played the parental roles over your life. 

This is the first commandment with a promise. The result of keeping this commandment is so that it may go well with you, and that you may have a long life on the earth. (Ephesians 6:3).
Invariably, not obeying this commandment is to automatically forfeit  the promise. 

Regardless of your age, if your parents are still alive, you owe them your honour. 
Note that God didn't say you should honour your parents when they are good, responsible and wealthy, but they are to be honored because they are your parents.

The honour you give to your parents is more for your benefits than you can imagine. There are some battles that will not come your way just because you are walking in obedience to God's instruction. 
Also, there are some blessings that will naturally flow your way just on the basis of your obedience to God.

Always remember that honouring your parents is more beneficial to you than  the parents that receive it. 

Bible Reading: 

1 Timothy 2:8-15.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, I receive the grace to truly honor my parents according to your will.

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