Divine Assignment

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The concept of Divine Assignment is a central theme in the Bible, referring to the unique purpose and plan that God has ordained for each individual's life. According to Jeremiah 29:11, God has plans to prosper and give hope for the future, and in Psalms 23:1, David affirms that the Lord is his shepherd, guiding him along the paths of righteousness. As Christians, believers are called to trust in God's sovereignty and wisdom, as expressed in Romans 8:28, which states that all things work together for good for those who love Him and are called according to His purpose, and to seek to fulfill their Divine Assignment through faithful obedience and service to Him. By embracing their Divine Assignment, Christians can live a life of purpose, meaning, and fulfillment, glorifying God and advancing His kingdom.

Assignment Alignment 40:48

Brian Guerin

Brian Guerin emphasizes the importance of aligning with God's specific assignments for our lives, encouraging the congregation to seek a deeper relationship with Jesus. He highlights the need for personal and corporate repentance, urging individuals to detach from worldly distractions and fully embr

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What Is True Greatness?

William MacDonald

William MacDonald explores the concept of true greatness, contrasting worldly views of power and status with the teachings of Christ. In the Kingdom of God, greatness is defined by one's willingness to serve others, exemplified by Jesus who took on the role of a servant. MacDonald emphasizes that tr

The Ambition of James and John Mark 10:32-45

R.A. Torrey

R.A. Torrey discusses the ambition of James and John, who sought positions of honor in Jesus' kingdom, highlighting their misunderstanding of true greatness. Jesus uses this moment to teach His disciples that greatness in His kingdom comes through servanthood and sacrifice, contrasting it with world

The Holy Are Humble

A.W. Tozer

A.W. Tozer emphasizes that the Church in America has lost its way by following popular figures instead of true examples of goodness and humility. He asserts that true greatness is not measured by fame or public opinion, but by the depth of one's spiritual virtues, which are often quiet and unassumin

Great in God's Sight

J.R. Miller

J.R. Miller emphasizes the true greatness of John the Baptist as seen through the eyes of Christ, who declared him the greatest born of women. He contrasts human perceptions of greatness with God's view, highlighting that true worth lies in spiritual qualities and moral strength rather than outward

Matthew 25:14

“For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.”

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Matthew 3:1

“In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea”

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Mark 13:34

“It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch.”

Luke 19:12

“So He said, "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to lay claim to his kingship and then return. Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. 'Conduct business with this until I return,' he said. But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, 'We do not want this man to rule over us.' When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned. The first servant came forward and said, 'Master, your mina has produced ten more minas.' His master replied, 'Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in a very small matter, you shall have authority over ten cities.' The second servant came and said, 'Master, your mina has made five minas.' And to this one he said, 'You shall have authority over five cities.' Then another servant came and said, 'Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth. For I was afraid of you, because you are a harsh man. You withdraw what you did not deposit and reap what you did not sow.' His master replied, 'You wicked servant, I will judge you by your own words. So you knew that I am a harsh man, withdrawing what I did not deposit and reaping what I did not sow? Why then did you not deposit my money in the bank, and upon my return I could have collected it with interest?' Then he told those standing by, 'Take the mina from him and give it to the one who has ten minas.' 'Master,' they said, 'he already has ten!' He replied, 'I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.'"”

1 Peter 4:9

“Show hospitality to one another without complaining. As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.”

Romans 12:6

“We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one's gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.”

Isaiah 40:3

“A voice of one calling: "Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." A voice says, "Cry out!" And I asked, "What should I cry out?" "All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field.”