S.E.R.V.E

Being an international student, most of her referees are overseas and employers might request to have someone here in New Zealand attest to her character and professionalism.

"That's not a problem", I said. "But what do you think I'd write or say about you if I am asked questions about you?" I continued. 

She looked at me some kind of way like "What do you mean?" I told her, I have really very little to say about you other than the fact that you are my student.

"Through the semester, you have not shown to me you are a hardworking student. Whenever I've given you formative assessments (assignments that are not graded), you have refused to do them. You don't answer questions in class. You have not shown anything unique about you for me to write or say anything outstanding about you to a potential employer". 

She knew I was serious and said: "Sir, I would change."

Why am I sharing this with you?

Hear this, God has not made anyone useless but being useless is a choice!

In actual fact, God's divine imperative is for every man to be influential anywhere they are placed.

To be influential means to have dominion! It is not synonymous with being famous. 

Not at all. Fame is like a flame. It dies but influence lives on even after you are gone! 

Even if you die, influence lives on.

Anywhere you are, you must be impactful! You must be influential. 

Let it be that you travel for a few days and everyone is wondering where you are because you are missed! Your gifts are being missed. 

If you travel for a week and no one bothers to look for or ask after you, beloved, you need to check your ways.

Wherever you find yourself, there is something you must do! If you are not doing it, you are useless!

Your impact must be felt. People must be able to see God's depositions on your inside and return all the glory to the giver.

Anywhere you find yourself, apply yourself! 

S.E.R.V.E! 

Give your all! Your greatness lies in genuine service! Be available and serve wholeheartedly.

Let me end by asking you; are you useful or useless where you are? 

Can people feel your impact in church, at work, in your neighbourhood, in your country?

Please answer those questions in your heart, be sincere with yourself. If you are found wanting, please make a change.

I believe in you.

- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher