S.E.R.V.E
August 23, 2021
S.E.R.V.E
One of my students came to me recently and said, "Sir, can I make you one of my referees?"
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
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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