Last night, while I slept, a sermon by Apostle Joshua Selman was playing softly in the background. But this morning, I woke up with one powerful line echoing in my spirit:
"Whom have you dishonored? When you arrived in London, your boss believed in you, even before he employed you. He trusted you, invested in you, and gave you an opportunity. When did you ever go back to say, 'Thank you'?"
That single question brought deep conviction and reflection.
The Power of Learning from Others
Apostle Selman went on to say:
"I encountered men, and I gained wisdom. I encountered men, and I received anointings. I encountered men, and found graces. I encountered men, and doors opened. I encountered men, and I learned wisdom from their scars."
That part struck me deeply — wisdom from their scars. The pain, failures, and endurance of those ahead of us are often the very lessons that preserve us.
So many of us stand where we are today because someone believed in us, covered for us, guided us, or fought for us. Yet, sometimes, we move on without ever expressing gratitude.
Honor as a Door Opener
This message reminded me of something eternal and practical: honor is a door.
Honor opens realms we could never access through talent or ambition alone. Dishonor, even when unintentional, can quietly close doors we do not realize have shut.
So I ask, both to myself and to you:
- Who helped shape your journey?
- When did you last thank them?
- Are there people whose sacrifices you now stand on, yet you have never acknowledged?
In leadership, in growth, in life — do not forget to honor the vessels that carried you.
Sometimes, the breakthrough you are praying for is tied to a simple act of heartfelt gratitude.
The Danger of Dishonor
There is no vaccine against dishonor.
Once it takes root, it silently destroys relationships, trust, and favor.
Choose honor.
Choose gratitude.
Choose remembrance.
Thank you, Apostle Joshua Selman, for reminding us of this timeless truth.
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