Honor: The Currency of the Miraculous I Ken Claytor I Social Dallas

Jun 07, 2026

Devotional

Day 1: Honor as Currency: When Jesus Couldn’t Do Miracles

Jesus’ power flowed freely where honor thrived, but even He couldn’t override the atmosphere of His hometown’s disbelief. Miracles aren’t limited by God’s ability but by the spiritual climate we cultivate. Dishonor acts like kryptonite to supernatural breakthrough, while valuing God’s presence and people unlocks heaven’s activity. This principle applies to marriages, churches, and everyday relationships. Wherever we withhold honor, we unintentionally block what God wants to do. Revival begins when we trade criticism for reverence. [37:32]

“Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is not without honor except in his own hometown, among his relatives, and in his own household.’ He could not do any miracle there except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them.” (Mark 6:4-5, NLT)

Reflection: Where have you unknowingly created an atmosphere of dishonor toward God or others? What one relationship or situation needs a fresh infusion of honor this week?

Day 2: The Kool-Aid Smile Test: Guarding Revival’s Atmosphere

Gossip and negativity spread faster than wildfire in dry places. Just as the church learned to say “We don’t do that here” to toxic speech, every believer must become a guardian of honor. Protecting spiritual environments requires courage to redirect conversations and reject cynicism. Revival thrives where people choose celebration over criticism, valuing God’s work over being “right.” Your smile isn’t passive—it’s a weapon against division. [32:40]

“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” (Ephesians 4:29, ESV)

Reflection: What conversation have you recently tolerated that you should’ve stopped with a “We don’t do that here”? Who needs you to speak life over them today?

Day 3: Double Honor, Double Breakthrough: The Pastor’s Pedicure

Honoring leaders isn’t about celebrity culture—it’s recognizing God’s mantle on imperfect people. Just as the pastor joked about washing feet during football games, practical honor looks like serving without demanding reciprocation. Double honor (1 Timothy 5:17) means double prayer, double support, and double trust in God’s appointed vessels. When we lift the arms of spiritual parents, we position ourselves for generational blessing. [27:30]

“Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in preaching and teaching.” (1 Timothy 5:17, ESV)

Reflection: What practical act of honor (prayer, encouragement, service) could you offer your spiritual leaders this month? How might this strengthen your own spiritual roots?

Day 4: From Christian Atheist to Honor Warrior

The pastor’s confession of living as a “Christian atheist”—believing God but acting like He didn’t exist—reveals how dishonor starts inwardly. True honor reshapes private choices: purity when no one watches, integrity in business deals, resisting the urge to complain. Like the pastor’s 24-year sobriety streak, honor is the daily grind of aligning actions with God’s worthiness. [19:09]

“Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.” (1 Corinthians 10:31, NLT)

Reflection: What hidden area of your life still operates like God isn’t watching? How can you “audition for heaven” in your most private moments this week?

Day 5: Revival’s Unexpected Key: Honoring the “Sauls” in Your Life

David honored murderous King Saul because he revered God’s anointing more than his hurt. Likewise, honoring difficult authorities—bosses, politicians, or estranged parents—positions us for unexpected favor. This isn’t agreement but recognizing God’s sovereignty over every office. When we bless instead of curse, we activate Romans 12:21’s overcoming power. [26:37]

“Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them… Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.” (Romans 12:14,17, NLT)

Reflection: Who in authority (past or present) have you struggled to honor? What one step could you take to bless them while maintaining healthy boundaries?

Sermon Summary

Mark 6 stands up and names the blockage that many church folks will not: a prophet is not without honor except at home, and there Jesus “could do no mighty work… except” a few healings. The text lays the groundwork for a simple but searching claim: honor is the currency of the miraculous. God does not change. “Same God back then, same God right now.” When mighty works stall, the problem is not on God’s side. The atmosphere is. Dishonor lowers the ceiling. Honor raises it.

Honor gets defined, not fuzzed. To honor is to esteem, to value, to give respect. Where value drops, abuse grows. Marriages sour when spouses devalue each other. Love for a local church thins when petty offense moves a heart from the front row to the back to the couch. Even reverence for Scripture erodes when the cross gets treated as common. Romans 12 gives a counterculture: outdo one another in showing honor. That looks like practical seed sowing at home, not scorekeeping. Turn on his game and hush the commentary. Turn off his game and hear her words. Sow before the harvest.

Honor runs in ordered lanes. First, God gets honor, not with lip service but a consecrated life. Holiness in sexuality, money, and time says He is Lord even when no one is watching. Then Ephesians 6 calls children to honor parents as a command with a promise, even when boundaries are needed for unhealthy dynamics. Leviticus 19 lifts the aged to their feet, and a Spirit-filled house needs spiritual mothers and fathers just as much as fired-up sons and daughters. Romans 13 insists on honoring governing authorities. The church prays and refuses the spirit of rebellion. “We don’t do that here.”

A fifth lane carries special weight. First Timothy 5:17 calls for double honor toward spiritual leaders who labor in preaching and teaching. Numbers 16 warns against the spirit of Korah that builds influence by tearing down God’s servants, and Jesus warns that slapping a “devil” label on a work of God is blasphemy. The house must guard its culture with a smile and a raised hand: “We don’t do that here.” Mark 6 returns to press the point home. Even Jesus “could do no mighty work there” in an atmosphere of dishonor. When honor goes up, miracles go up. When honor goes down, miracles go down. So honor up, honor down, honor all around. Pray for leaders, communicate good news, share the load, be easy to lead, and repent fast. Revival comes on the heels of repentance, and God is aiming to triple the work in the next three years if the house keeps the air clean.

Key Takeaways

1. Honor sets miracle temperature Honor creates or constricts the room where God loves to move. Mark 6 shows that even Jesus chose not to force mighty works in a dishonoring climate. Honor becomes faith with skin on it, a house posture that says yes to the Spirit. Raise the value and the volume of honor, and watch the supernatural rise. [39:19]
2. Practice double honor for leaders Scripture gives a unique category of “double honor” for those who labor in preaching and teaching. That is not flattery or weird celebrity, but real value, prayer, reception, and protection. The spirit of Korah still hunts platforms by slandering offices God established. Double the honor, and God doubles the fruit. [27:30]
3. Repentance births real revival Every move of God rides in on a repentant people. Repentance is not groveling, it is agreement with God that turns mind and direction. When dishonor is renounced and humility returns, the wind of the Spirit finds fresh sails. Revival is near when repentance is normal. [06:34]
4. Honor the office, not perfection Authority is messy because humans are. The Bible does not ask for blind trust, but it does call honor for parents, elders, and governing officials because God recognizes offices. Set wise boundaries where needed, but keep a clean heart. Reverence the office and let God handle the flaws. [24:35]
5. Outdo one another in honor Honor is measurable in everyday choices, not just church words. Seed honor into marriage, friendships, teams, and small groups, especially when it costs convenience and ego. Over time, that sowing shifts atmospheres and reaps peace, power, and joy. Out-honor the room and watch God fill it. [16:24]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[06:02] - Revival assignment and repentance
[08:22] - Mark 6 on hometown honor
[12:26] - What honor really means
[16:24] - Honor worked out in marriage
[18:08] - Honor God with consecration
[20:14] - Honor parents and elders
[24:35] - Honor governing authorities
[27:09] - Double honor for spiritual leaders
[29:02] - Korah and blasphemy warning
[31:50] - Guard the house: we don’t do that
[33:23] - Building season is blessing season
[37:32] - Honor sets temperature for miracles
[40:18] - Practical honor steps and repentance
[44:04] - Salvation and revival prayer

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading
Mark 6:4-5 (NLT)
Then Jesus told them, “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his relatives and his own family.” And because of their unbelief, he couldn’t do any miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them.

Observation questions

According to Mark 6:4-5, what limited Jesus’ ability to perform miracles in His hometown? How does the sermon connect this to the concept of honor? [[39:19]]
The sermon mentions Romans 12:10 (“outdo one another in showing honor”). What practical examples were given for how to apply this in relationships like marriage? [[16:24]]
What warning does Numbers 16 give about dishonoring God-appointed leaders, and how was this linked to the “spirit of Korah” in the sermon? [[29:02]]

Interpretation questions

Why might honor be described as the “currency of the miraculous”? How does an atmosphere of honor or dishonor impact faith and God’s work? [[39:19]]
The sermon states, “Honor the office, not perfection.” How does this principle apply to honoring leaders, parents, or authorities who are flawed? [[24:35]]
How does repentance create a pathway for revival, according to the sermon? Why is humility tied to both repentance and honor? [[06:34]]

Application questions

In what relationships (e.g., family, church, workplace) have you noticed a “lowered ceiling” due to dishonor? What is one practical step you can take this week to “sow honor” there? [[11:11]]
The sermon challenges believers to “outdo one another in showing honor.” What is one specific, unexpected way you could honor a spouse, friend, or coworker today—even if it costs your convenience? [[16:50]]
How might gossip, criticism, or passive disengagement dishonor spiritual leaders or local churches? What would it look like to “defend them to others” or “share the load” with them? [[40:41]]
The sermon warns against the “spirit of rebellion” toward authorities. Are there areas where resentment or cynicism have taken root in your heart toward leaders (spiritual, governmental, etc.)? How can you shift from dishonor to prayer? [[26:05]]
Repentance was called the “hills” revival rides in on. What specific attitude, word, or action do you need to repent of to cultivate a heart of honor? [[43:16]]

Sermon Clips

37s

#BuildAHonorCulture

“Most time it's on ours. So God doesn't change, but many times we do. And our current culture has become more selfish, more prideful, more rebellious, and more rejecting the spirit of honor than I've ever seen before. And we can't be like the culture of the world when we represent the culture of the kingdom. Right? And so my assignment today is to get us to create a culture of honor because honor is the currency of the miraculous.”

30s

#HonorTheOffice

“people are not perfect, but the office is. David wouldn't even cut Saul's robe, and Saul wanted to kill David. Saul was not perfect, but he repented because Saul was in an office that David honored. And he honored the office because he honored God. And when you honor what God honors, God will always honor you.”

24s

#HonorAcrossPolitics

“And I guess what I want you to hear today is that you can honor those that you didn't vote for. You can honor those that you don't agree with. You can honor those that you don't even like their policy because we don't honor them because we like them. We honor them because they're in a office that God has allowed. Now come on y'all. We live in a generation that don't do that at all.”

26s

#ValueYourSpouse

“Honor. What is honor? Write this down. It means to esteem, to value, and to give respect to. Y'all with me? Alright. It means to esteem, to value, and give respect to. Right? To honor someone is to value them highly or to bestow value on them. K? Everybody say value. Value. You know, one of the reasons that people throw away their marriages is because they stop valuing their spouse.”

28s

#ProtectMoveOfGod

“And there's too many people that are using their platform and their voice to actually talk bad and call people false prophets and false doctrines and false all of this kind of stuff. You don't even know what that is. And you are attacking the very thing where people are being saved and baptized, and the spirit of God is moving. It is the spirit of blasphemy and his dishonor. And when we dishonor what God has told us to honor, we actually dishonor God.”

16s

#NoWhisperingHere

“You know, people come in from some other stream and some other church, and they start whispering, and they start talking negative. Do you know what you do? You put a smile on your face, a big Kool Aid smile like this, and you raise up your hand, and you say, we don't do that here.”

16s

#NoDivisionInChurch

“You better take your gossip down the street. There's a move of God that's happening. You better take your whispering down the street. There's a move of God that's happening. You better take your spirit of division down the street. There's a move of God that's happening here. Somebody shout, we don't do that here.”

27s

#CheckYourHeartNotGod

“And what I've learned over twenty four years of walking with the Lord in ministry is that he doesn't change. The scripture says that he's immutable. That means that he does not change, but sometimes we do. And many times when we don't see the healing that we want, the breakthrough that we want, the victory that we want, we have a tendency to kinda get upset with God. And what I've learned is that the problem is probably not on God's side of the equation.”

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