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Not long ago, my wife and I went to a restaurant for brunch. We ordered something simple; pancakes and French toast. Within minutes, our plates arrived. But there was a couple seated nearby who had ordered a grand wooden platter filled with all sorts of delicacies. They waited much longer. When their food finally came, everyone in the restaurant turned and whispered “Wow!” They had this sizzling whole fish platter that I had never seen before in my life. That day, I learnt a truth: nothing “Wow” comes quick. Beloved, maybe you’re in a season where it looks like others are being served before you. Their careers are moving faster, their prayers seem answered sooner, their dreams unfolding while you’re still waiting. But remember this: waiting is not wasting. God is not late; He is preparing something bigger, something weightier, something that will make others say, “Wow, only God could have done this.” Hebrews 10:37 says, “He who is coming will come and will not delay.” Delay doesn’t mean denial. Waiting is God’s way of maturing you for what He is bringing or maturing what He is bringing for you. So hold on. Your platter is being prepared. And when it arrives, it will have been worth the wait. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher

Picture an eagle in a cage. No matter how beautiful the cage is, the eagle was not designed to live in a cage. It was designed to soar on the highest heights and mountains with courage and flair. No matter the lure of the cage, it can never surpass the freedom of the eagle soaring in all expanse of the skies in all of its glories and strength. Like the eagle trapped, too many brilliant, gifted, called individuals are trapped in the cage of careers they were not designed for. They can never command their true worth and value, they can only eat the crumbs they are being fed by their captors. The lure of salaries and pennies that will never satisfy keeps them in such cages. They would rather remain in the rat race than take the risks for their freedom and glory. The Bible says, "If the Son (Jesus) sets you free, you will be free indeed." - John 8:36 As a child of God, you can break free! You were not designed to be caged! Any job that does not give you the freedom to express your gifts, talents and calling is a cage. One of the biggest graveyards of purpose I see is this graveyard of unfulfilling careers. People get jobs only for the sake of earning, rather than fulfilling their life's calling and pursuing what matters to them. But here's the truth: The careers you were not designed for will not satisfy you. They will leave you with voids and emptiness. At the end of your career, you would lack true legacy, influence and impact. Your time to break free is now. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo

At 14, I began to see visions of myself teaching adults in large halls. It wasn’t a random trance; it was a prophetic glimpse of my future. I didn’t fully understand it then, but something in me knew: God was calling me to lead, teach, and guide people into their life's purpose. That vision became an anchor. Through academic failure, visa challenges, financial hardship, and even a PhD termination letter, that vision kept me going. The Bible says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” (Proverbs 29:18) Vision is your escape from the realities of your predicament. Vision turns your obstacles into opportunities. Vision is what keeps you moving when everything else says stop. Beloved, you need more than ambition; you need a God-given vision. Before you pick a career, chase money, or follow trends, seek divine clarity. Ask God, “Where are You taking me? What do You want me to see?” Because once you see it, you can run with it; and no storm on earth can stop a man with vision. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher

In 2017, I applied to speak at TEDx. Rejected. In 2018, I applied again. Rejected. In 2019, I applied twice—both times, again, rejected. But I didn’t stop. Why? Because I was stubborn about my purpose. Like the widow in Luke 18 who kept returning to the judge, pleading for justice, I kept showing up. I kept believing that one day, the door would open. Eventually, it did. That TEDx stage didn’t come because I was the most eloquent or the most visible—it came because I refused to give up. I’ve learnt that any success you desire in life will demand persistence. Not talent, not applause, not connections—persistence. When all else fails, try persistence. When clarity is blurry, try persistence. When the applause is absent and the doors are locked—try persistence. Seest thou a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings (Proverbs 22:29). If I could share one counsel with every dreamer, it would be this: Be stubborn about your purpose. Be relentless in your pursuit. For in due season, you will reap—if you faint not. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher

When I moved to New Zealand at the age of 23 with nothing but a word from God, I had dreams burning in my heart. But doors didn’t open immediately. I faced rejection, financial hardship, even near-quit moments during my PhD. But every “not yet” was really God saying, “I’m preparing you.” Today, looking back, I see how His timing made all things fall into place—better than I ever imagined. Why am I sharing this with you? See, God is not slow—He is strategic. Sometimes, what we call delay is actually divine timing. We want things now, but God is more interested in you, in your growth, in your development, in your readiness for what you're asking for. The Bible says, “He has made everything beautiful in its time…” (Ecclesiastes 3:11). That means beauty is tied to timing. Let me say that again - beauty is tied to timing! Beloved, you can't rush destiny. You can't hasten purpose. You can only submit to it - to the process. You may feel overlooked, but heaven has your name on schedule. You may feel late, but you’re right on time in God’s plan. Wait well. Trust God deeply. Prepare quietly. Purpose has a time. And when it’s time, no man can stop it. I believe in you. Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher