Pastor Keion Henderson has delivered a compelling message about the transformative power of overcoming adversity. “Don’t you make the mistake of defining me where you met me,” he urged, stressing the importance of not judging people based on their past circumstances. “You met me in a pit, but baby, let me tell you, I got out of there a long time ago.”
His words struck a chord as he spoke about the significance of personal growth, explaining how many relationships fail because people fail to recognize the changes someone has made. “This is why most relationships break up, because they met you in the pit, but they had no capacity for your update.”
He encouraged his listeners to stop holding grudges against those who may have caused them pain. “Stop getting upset with the people who threw you in the pit. If it were not for the pit, we wouldn’t know who you are,” he said, drawing a parallel to the biblical figure Joseph. He explained that, like Joseph’s journey, struggles are essential in shaping a person’s character. “Your pit has to come before your palace,” he asserted, emphasizing that experiencing hardship is necessary for personal elevation.
He also reminded the audience that God’s intentions are not to punish but to prepare. “Sometimes you have to understand that God doesn’t take you through trouble to punish you. He takes you through trouble to introduce you,” he stated, highlighting the idea that hardship is a part of one’s larger purpose.
He concluded with a powerful reflection on Joseph’s legacy: “We don’t know Joseph because of how tall he is. We don’t know Joseph because of how rich he is. We don’t know Joseph because of his nationality. We know Joseph because of his struggle.”
Through these powerful words, Henderson encouraged his listeners to embrace their trials, understanding that they are key to discovering their purpose and reaching their full potential.
