YOUR PURPOSE IS VALID
June 3, 2021
YOUR PURPOSE IS VALID!
I saw something in the Bible today that really touched me.
Let me share with you because I know it will help you too.
You see, I was studying Matthew chapter 3, where Jesus came to John the Baptist for Him to be baptised.
Before Jesus arrived at the scene, John had been telling people about Jesus saying,
"I baptize with water those who repent of their sins and turn to God. But someone is coming soon who is greater than I am—so much greater that I’m not worthy even to be his slave and carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire" [v11]
When Jesus got to the river and saw John, he asked to be baptised.
John recognised him and said, "I am the one who needs to be baptised by you.. so why are you coming to me?"
Jesus' answer is worth studying for months. He said, "It should be done, for we must carry out all that God requires" [v15].
Jesus was simply saying, "This is out of our hands, it has been ordained for you to baptise me. It's your purpose and I can't carry out my own purpose if you don't do yours".
WOW! Did you catch that?
No one's purpose is insignificant!
Let me say that again! Your purpose is very valid! Your purpose is very significant and crucial.
From today, never ever look down on yourself or think your life does not count.
What God requires of you is the source of your significance and influence.
When you see people who appear greater and bigger than you, don't be intimidated.
Realise that they are in their calling and you just need to find yours and begin to live it.
We all are a part of God's big plan! We need each other to bring God's kingdom down on earth.
Don't let anyone look down on you. You matter.
Say to yourself, "I MATTER! MY PURPOSE IS VALID".
Say it loud and let the devil hear you!
HALLELUJAH! I feel like screaming! Do you feel me?!
I believe in you
- Dr Samuel Ekundayo | The Purpose Preacher
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