Showing respect towards those in positions of authority; Respecting Allah’s Messenger ﷺ above all else; Obeying even when being reprimanded or punished.

This hadith speaks to the importance of respecting those in positions of authority. In this case, it is referring to the respect that should be given to Allah's Messenger ﷺ. Even though Abu Bakr admonished 'Aisha and poked her with his hands in the flank, she still respected him enough not to move due to her respect for Allah's Messenger ﷺ whose head was on her thigh. This hadith teaches us that we should always show respect for those in positions of authority even if they are admonishing us or poking us with their hands. We must also remember that our ultimate respect should be reserved for Allah's Messenger ﷺ as demonstrated by 'Aisha in this hadith.