WORDSPIRATION: CELEBRATING DR DAVID OLANIYI OYEDEPO AT 70 DAY 2

Impact Demands Core Attention to One's Core Assignment

True impact in life is only possible when you focus on the specific purpose or assignment God has given you. Just as Jesus focused on His earthly mission, we must align ourselves with God's purpose for our lives, staying committed and undistracted. 

This principle is reflected throughout Scripture, where individuals fulfill their divine calling by focusing on their core assignment.

1. The Importance of Knowing Your Core Assignment

The first step to having a true impact is understanding your purpose. God has a unique assignment for each individual, which requires personal discovery and alignment with His will.

Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

This verse highlights that God has designed each of us with a specific purpose, and we are called to walk in those good works He has planned for us.

Jeremiah 1:5: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations."

Like Jeremiah, God has uniquely formed each person with a specific calling, and recognizing this assignment is the foundation for making a lasting impact.

2. Focus: The Key to True Impact

Once you’ve discovered your assignment, your impact will depend on your ability to focus on it. Distractions and diversions will always arise, but the Bible repeatedly shows that those who focus on their calling produce great results.

Philippians 3:13-14: "Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."

Paul exemplifies a focused pursuit of his divine purpose, pressing on toward his heavenly goal without letting distractions from the past hinder him.

Luke 9:62: "Jesus replied, 'No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.'"

Jesus teaches the importance of maintaining a forward focus in the pursuit of God’s kingdom work. Looking back or becoming distracted compromises one’s effectiveness.

3. Faithfulness to Your Assignment Brings True Impact

The Bible highlights the value of faithfulness and perseverance in fulfilling one’s calling. Those who remain steadfast in their assignment ultimately see God’s blessings and make a lasting impact.

Matthew 25:21: "His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’"

This parable shows that faithfulness in fulfilling even the small tasks God assigns leads to greater responsibilities and impact.

2 Timothy 4:7: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Paul reflects on the importance of perseverance and finishing the race. Completing your core assignment is key to achieving true impact.

4. Avoiding Distractions: Staying Aligned with Your Assignment

In a world filled with distractions, we must remain aligned with God's will for our lives. Jesus is the ultimate example of a person who remained focused on His core assignment despite numerous challenges and temptations.

Hebrews 12:2: "Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him, he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God."

Jesus stayed focused on His mission because He looked beyond the immediate pain and focused on the ultimate goal. We too must keep our eyes on the prize of fulfilling God's assignment.

Nehemiah 6:3: "So I sent messengers to them with this reply: 'I am carrying on a great project and cannot go down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and go down to you?'"

Nehemiah stayed focused on rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls despite distractions. His response illustrates the need to guard against anything that diverts us from our core assignment.

5. The Reward of Focused Impact: Eternal Significance

When we focus on our core assignment, the impact we make has both temporal and eternal value. By aligning ourselves with God’s will, we contribute to His kingdom in ways that last beyond our lifetime.

1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain."

Our efforts, when focused on God's work, are never wasted. They have eternal significance and bear fruit that lasts.

As we reflect on the power of focus and the fulfillment of one’s divine assignment, we are reminded of a living example of these principles in action—Dr. David Olaniyi Oyedepo. 

On this special occasion of his 70th birthday, (Sept 27th, 2024) we celebrate a man who has remained steadfast in his God-given assignment, impacting millions through his dedication to the Kingdom of God, with uncommon and unparalleled commitment to soul winning!

Happy 70th Birthday, Dr. David Oyedepo!

Your life of focus, faith, and unwavering commitment to your calling has inspired generations. Your impact on the world, through education, ministry, and leadership, has demonstrated what it means to stay true to one’s core assignment. May God continue to strengthen, bless, and uplift you as you advance His kingdom.

We pray for continued grace, wisdom, and favor in your life. As you enter this new chapter, may your influence and impact only grow, touching even more lives for Christ. 

God bless you for being a shining example of what it means to make a true and lasting impact.

Happy Birthday and God bless you!