Summary of "Power of the Lord Always Present" b

Luke 5:17, Now it happened on a certain day, as He was teaching, that there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every town of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was present to heal them. 18 Then behold, men brought on a bed a man who was paralyzed, whom they sought to bring in and lay before Him. 19 And when they could not find how they might bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the housetop and let him down with his bed through the tiling into the midst before Jesus. 20 When He saw their faith, He said to him, “Man, your sins are forgiven you"

This message highlights the truth that God’s power is always present wherever His presence is. Drawing from Luke 5:17, where Jesus taught among Pharisees and religious leaders, the Scripture notes, “the power of the Lord was present to heal them.” However, healing didn’t happen automatically—it required faith and action.

The story of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof by his friends shows how persistent, active faith can tap into God’s healing power. Jesus responded not to passivity, but to visible faith. He forgave the man’s sins, resulting in both spiritual and physical healing, demonstrating that healing of the soul and body are often connected.

Key takeaways:

• The Lord’s power is always available when He is present.

• That power must be activated by faith.

• Faith requires action—not just belief, but effort and persistence.

• Jesus doesn’t always “pray” for healing; sometimes He simply declares wholeness.

• Let your actions reflect faith, as “faith without works is dead” (James).

The message ends by encouraging listeners to keep this truth in mind daily and to check out the related message, “Honor’s Reward: How Doors of Blessing Open.”

Honor opens doors to God's blessings. Dishonor restrains God's power.

Mark 6:1–6 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands! 3 Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?” So they were offended at Him. 4 But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.” 5 Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. 6 And He marveled because of their unbelief. Then He went about the villages in a circuit, teaching.

1. Honor Releases God’s Power:

   • Jesus could not (not just would not) perform mighty works because He was dishonored.

   • Honor positions us to receive from God. Dishonor blocks blessings.

2. Understanding Honor:

   • Honor = Valuing someone or something.

   • It involves public and private appreciation, respect, and esteem.

   • Dishonor is treating someone as common or ordinary.

3. The Danger of Familiarity:

   • People in Jesus' hometown thought they knew Him based on His past, but failed to recognize the version of Him operating in purpose.

   • Sometimes people limit others by clinging to an old version of them.

4. The Role of Faith and Honor:

   • Faith and honor are linked.

   • “Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Dishonor is often rooted in unbelief.

   • Peter dishonored Jesus by rebuking Him, failing to understand His purpose to suffer before reigning (Matthew 16:21–23).

5. Misunderstanding Leads to Dishonor:

   • Like Peter and the Pharisees, we can dishonor God by misunderstanding His ways and the people He uses.

   • God may send help in unexpected packages (e.g., a story about rejecting help from a Muslim or atheist and then blaming God).

6. Honor Is Seen in Action:

   • Luke 5:17–20 – Friends of a paralyzed man honored Jesus through faith and action (breaking through the roof).

   • Meanwhile, Pharisees sat in judgment and missed the move of God, despite God's power being present.

7. Western vs. Eastern Mindsets:

   • Western: “I think, therefore I am” (individualistic).

   • Eastern: “We are, therefore I am” (community-oriented, honor flows more naturally).

8. Practical Example:

   • In education, honoring teachers leads to more help and deeper learning.

   • Likewise, honoring spiritual leaders unlocks their ability to bless you.

• Honor opens doors of blessing.

• Dishonor, especially rooted in familiarity or misunderstanding, closes those doors.

• Faith acts, and honor releases what God has placed in others for your benefit.

• Always honor God, His people, and His process — not for their sake only, but for your own growth and blessing.

Closing Declaration:

“Doors of blessing are open to me because I honor.”

Summary of "Honor’s Reward" by Pastor Bryan Hudson, DMin

Mark 6:1 Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. 2 And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this which is given to Him, that such mighty works are performed by His hands! 3 Is this not the carpenter, the Son of Mary, and brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? And are not His sisters here with us?” So they were offended at Him. 4 But Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own country, among his own relatives, and in his own house.” 5 Now He could do no mighty work there, except that He laid His hands on a few sick people and healed them. 6 And He marveled because of their unbelief.

Bryan Hudson's talk, Honor’s Reward, draws from Mark 6:1–6, where Jesus is dishonored in His hometown and thus unable to perform many miracles. Hudson highlights that it wasn't Jesus’ unwillingness but the people's lack of honor that restrained His power. He explains that honor means to value, appreciate, and respect, whereas dishonor is treating something or someone as common or ordinary.

Because the people saw Jesus only as “Mary’s son” and not as the Messiah, they failed to receive the fullness of what He came to offer. Hudson connects this principle to daily life: you can only receive to the extent that you are willing to honor—whether it's God, people, or opportunities. He warns that like the Pharisees, people can honor God with their lips but remain far from Him in heart, missing out on His blessings.

The key takeaway: Honor unlocks potential and blessing; dishonor shuts it down. Let honor be both heartfelt and practical to experience God’s best.