'OUT OF PLACE'
August 3, 2021
'Out of Place'
In 2010, here in New Zealand, I was playing one of the very important games of the season for my football club when I dislocated my left knee.
My kneecap went out of place. I fell down in excruciating pain.
I had never experienced anything like it. My teammates and the opposing team felt really sorry for me.
It took the assistance of one of the players who was a healthcare professional to help put it back in place.
Why am I sharing this with you?
Let me start by asking you a question: have you ever experienced the pain of a dislocated joint before?
If you haven't, I pray you don't. It's scarily painful and very miserable.
This is exactly how the life of someone who is "out of place" when it comes to God's purpose for their lives.
This is why such a person would run from pillar to post, doing trial and error and nothing would work.
Trying to do 'your own thing' instead of being in the will of God for your life is very hard!
And you can either do life your way or God's well. I tell you, God's way is the easy way. Your own way or people's way for you is the hard way!
While God gives us a choice, we must choose His will if we want to live fulfilled and most importantly live for Him.
No wonder the Bible says, "Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails" [Proverbs 19:21]
Anytime you try to do things you own way, please remember the story of Jonah! Learn from him and don't do it!
Follow God's purpose for your life and see how fulfilling your life becomes.
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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