Day 19: Honor as a Sacred Stewardship
Breaking Bread — 31-Day Devotional Journey
Scripture Reference: Romans 12:10
Pastor Hovhannes Keshishian speaks on honoring and cherishing God’s people as a sacred responsibility.
Honor is not an abstract virtue; it is practiced through how people are seen, spoken to, and cared for. God places deep value on His people, and that value requires intentional stewardship. To cherish others is to recognize their gifts, their contributions, and their humanity as something entrusted by God.
Honor is demonstrated by nurturing strengths, acknowledging effort, and protecting dignity, especially when life is heavy. Spiritual leadership and service carry the responsibility of lifting burdens through the Word of God rather than adding weight through neglect or misuse of authority.
Treating people as valuable reflects alignment with God’s heart, because people are not tools or means to an outcome; they are the purpose. Transparency, growth, and contribution flourish where honor is present. Speaking to others according to what God has placed within them affirms identity and invites development.
Honor sustains community, strengthens trust, and creates an environment where the Holy Spirit works freely. Cherishing people in this way is not optional—it is a sacred responsibility that shapes how God’s love is made visible in daily life.
KEY INSIGHT
“It is a high honor to be able to speak to someone according to what God put on the inside of them.”
REFLECTION
Who has God entrusted to your care or influence, and how are you presently choosing to honor them in a way that reflects God’s heart and dignity?