Podcast Summary:

Imagine walking into a church service where everyone’s attention is focused not on the performance, but on one purpose: to honor Jesus. The atmosphere shifts, and before a word is sung, you're moved to tears by the presence of God.

In this episode of As In Heaven, we dive deep into two intertwined principles of the kingdom: honor and humility. We explore how these two elements are not only central to our relationship with God but essential for building thriving communities and families.

But how do we truly live out these principles in our everyday lives, in a world that often prioritizes status, success, and pride? How can we live out honor and humility in a culture that often values power and pride, and how do these kingdom principles transform our relationships with God and others?

1. Honor Invites God's Presence: True honor shifts the atmosphere, allowing God's presence to dwell in a room. It's not just mentioning His name but adoring and exalting Him.
2. Humility Precedes Honor: Biblical humility is the foundation for experiencing honor in the kingdom. Yielding to God allows His honor and blessing to flow.
3. Honor Reflects Love and Respect: Honor is love and respect made visible, not based on what people have done, but on the fact that they are made in the image of God.
4. Dishonor is Destructive: Dishonoring others opens the door to chaos and breaks relationships, while honoring brings blessings and builds strong communities.
5. Humility and Service: Jesus' act of washing His disciples' feet illustrates the power of humility, where true leadership is rooted in serving others.

1. "Jesus doesn't walk into a room where His name is mentioned. He walks into a room where He's honored and adored."
2. "Honor is love and respect made visible - it's not about what someone has done but who they are in God’s image."
3. "Humility is a superpower in the kingdom - it opens the door for God’s honor, glory, and blessing."

• 00:00 – Introduction: Welcome to the episode on kingdom principles of honor and humility, setting the stage with the power of honor.
• 00:49 – Story of Honor: Bryn shares how a worship service changed her entire approach to prayer and worship through the power of honoring Jesus.
• 03:43 – Engaging with the Heart of God: Bryn explains how engaging with God's heart transforms spiritual practices like prayer and worship.
• 05:41 – Why Honor Matters: Bryan unpacks the biblical principle of honor and how it contrasts with worldly views of success and status.
• 10:46 – Honoring One Another: Discussion on how we honor others, not based on their position or power, but as people created in God's image.
• 12:51 – The Impact of Dishonor: Bryan shares personal experiences of dishonor and how it negatively impacts relationships.
• 16:22 – Honor vs. Obedience: Exploring the difference between obedience and honor in family dynamics, especially between parents and children.
• 24:53 – Honor in Difficult Situations: How to navigate showing honor in abusive or toxic relationships, while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• 28:40 – Pivot to Humility: Transition to discussing biblical humility and its foundational role in kingdom living.
• 30:41 – Humility as Yieldedness: Humility is yielding to God’s authority and submitting to others out of love, leading to true honor.
• 32:58 – Jesus’ Example of Humility: Reflecting on Jesus washing His disciples' feet as an ultimate act of humility and service.
• 36:29 – Honor and Humility in Everyday Life: Closing thoughts on how to intentionally live out honor and humility in daily interactions.
• 37:36 – Prayer: A prayer for the grace to live in humility and honor, bringing God's kingdom to earth as it is in heaven.