THE REVELATION OF YOUR IDENTITY
October 21, 2021
THE REVELATION OF YOUR IDENTITY
When I was younger, due to my sanguine and talkative nature, some cousins, uncles, and aunties thought becoming a lawyer was best for me.
You will hear them say, "people who talk and argue the way you do end up becoming good lawyers".
In my early days of university, some of my mates who encountered my sanguine temperament thought becoming a radio DJ was my purpose; others thought doing comedy was my calling.
Everyone seems to have a conclusion or inference about my identity due to their various perceptions.
Today, I've come to realise, they all got my identity and purpose wrong!
Why am I sharing this with you?
No human on earth can truly figure out the truth about you!
If you leave your purpose to the perception of people, you will leave a frustrating life! The more people change their minds about you, the more sad your life will be.
The only person that knows the TRUTH about you is the one who made you - GOD, Almighty.
Humans, including your parents, can only speculate, guess, or experiment.
No wonder the Bible says, "And you shall know the TRUTH and the truth shall set you FREE" [John 8:32].
The knowledge of the truth about you is the beginning of your FREEDOM!
The other day, Jesus asked His disciples a very important question - "who do people say I am?" [Matthew 16:13-18].
His disciples began speculating saying names like John the Baptist, Jeremiah, etc.
Simon Peter stood up and said, "You art the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Jesus' answer is worth studying! He said, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven"
You cannot know who you really unless it's revealed to you. Your identity cannot come from speculation and experimentation but by revelation.
If all your life you have been living based on what people think or assume about you, you have been living a lie!
They've told you - because you are quiet, you should be a NUN. "Because you talk a lot, you should be a lawyer", "because you are not afraid of blood, you should be a nurse" and you have listened to them!
Now is the time to stop living a lie. Go to God and ask him "Lord, why did you create me?" And He will reveal His mind to you.
You start to live a life of freedom, impact, meaning, significance, and influence the day you get a revelation of your identity!
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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