BE DRIVEN BY VALUE
October 17, 2021
BE DRIVEN BY VALUE
Recently, we had welfare day in church and it was very exciting to see everyone pumped and excited to find out more about their body and health.
We had a few stations where people took different tests and measurements - blood sugar, blood pressure, weight and height.
At the weighing station, I noticed some people were very excited to see someone else weigh more than them.
It appears to come with this feeling - "At least someone weighs more than me". haha
I made a realisation as we drove home that day and it's that most people are driven by what others are doing or not doing.
They measure every aspect of their lives based on the outcomes of other people's lives.
More like, if someone is doing worse, then they are better or if someone is doing better, then they are doing bad.
Simply put, they are driven by competition.
Why am I sharing this with you?
See, If you want to remain on the same spot for life, be driven by competition.
If you want to live a life of impact, influence and fulfilment be driven by value.
One of the things I have come to realise is that people who are driven by competition are too full of themselves.
And when you are too full of yourself, you don't care to learn from others because you feel you know everything and you cannot learn from others.
I want to charge you to quit being driven by competition.
You were not created to be better than anybody. You were created to be the full measure and stature of who God has created you to be.
This puts you in competition with none other than you.
Learn from others. Swallow your pride. Don't let your ego get in the way of your growth.
Be real. Be authentic. Be driven by purpose and value.
I believe in you.
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher
Looking at my life today, some might assume I was born with a golden spoon in my mouth. They see the progress, the platforms, the opportunities, the impact—and they conclude, “He must have had it all figured out from the start.” But here’s the truth... I wasn’t born with a golden spoon. In fact, I wasn’t even born with a spoon at all. The circumstances surrounding my birth were far from rosy. My beginning was rough, humble, and almost forgettable by the standards of this world. There was nothing to suggest that I would one day stand where I stand today, speak as I speak today, or do what I do today. But I was helped. I was helped by God. That’s the only reason I’ve come this far. And that, dear friend, is why I’m writing this—to remind you that it doesn’t matter where or how you were born . Your background, no matter how limiting or disadvantaged, cannot stop God’s plan for your life. You may not have had the best education. You may have been born into poverty. You may have been rejected, neglected, abandoned or overlooked. But when God steps into your life , He rewrites the story. He is not intimidated by your limitations. In fact, He specializes in using the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. He lifts the poor from the dust and sets them among princes (Psalm 113:7-8). You don’t need a silver spoon, golden spoon, or any spoon at all. All you need is His help . My life is a testament to this truth: God still helps men. He still lifts. He still promotes. He still turns nobodies into wonders. And I believe the same will happen for you. If you will let Him, If you will trust Him, If you will surrender your life to Him… You will become a miracle. You will become a wonder. Your story will be one that generations will talk about. So here’s my charge to you: Stop disqualifying yourself based on your background. Stop underestimating what God can do through you. Stop comparing your journey with someone else’s. Instead, start seeking God’s help. Start walking in faith. Start declaring His promises over your life. Because your story—yes, YOUR story—is not over yet. In fact, it’s just beginning. You are next in line for a miracle. I believe in you!
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