Honour your prophet
1 – “Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.
2 – Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
3 – But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.
4 – For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
5 – Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.” (1Corianthians chapter 4 verses 1 to 5)
17 – “Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine.
18 – For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.” (1Timothy chapter 5 verses 17 to 18)
Why you should honour your prophet
- It is a way on holding your Pastor with the highest respect and regard.
12 “Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among you and warn you against all that is wrong.
13 Think highly of them and give them your wholehearted love because of their work. And remember to live peaceably with each other. (1Thessalonian 5 verses 12 to 13 NLT)
- It is a way to bless your Pastor with your material or financial resources.
“If we have sown [the seed of] spiritual good among you, [is it too] much if we reap from your material benefits? (1Corianthians 9 verses 11 AMP)
Whenever you honour your Pastor, it is God Almighty Himself Who receives whatever honour. The Lord God gives you supplies all your needs accordingly.
“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything your land produces. (Proverbs chapter 3 verses 9 NLT)
BENEFITS OF PROPHET HONOUR
- You will the blessing of the man of God:
The blessing come after you have honoured your man of God.
“And the first of all the firstfruits of all things, and every oblation of all, of every sort of your oblations, shall be the priest’s: ye shall also give unto the priest the first of your dough, that he may cause the blessing to rest in thine house.” (Ezekiel chapter 44 verses 30)
- It brings supernatural increase:
9 – “Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:
10 – So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.” (Proverbs chapter 3 verses 9 to 10)
- You will receive the prophet reward:
“He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet’s reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man’s reward.” (Mathew chapter 10 verses 41)
Conclusion:
18 – “But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God.
19 – But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians chapter 4 verses 18 to 19)
You see people confessing this verse of the bible upon themselves. It never for any individual’s to confess it upon him or herself. It is for your man of God to proclaim it upon you. This is the released of Paul’s blessing upon the people after they must have honoured him. It is your responsibility to make sure that your Pastor proclaims such statement over your life through your honour to him.
