DouglasVandergraph

Posted on Nov 11

Do Big Things — You Were Created for Impact, Not Average

You were not created for average.
You were not designed for mediocrity.
You were not placed on this earth merely to survive, get by, and fade quietly into the background.

God’s Word declares: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10)

That means before you ever took your first breath, Heaven had already written your assignment. You were built for purpose, shaped for impact, and positioned for greatness — not by accident, but by divine design.

You may doubt that right now. Maybe life has buried your fire under responsibility, fear, or past failures. Maybe you’ve convinced yourself that “big things” are for other people — the more talented, the more connected, the more confident. But hear this clearly: God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.

And that includes you.

Your Creator placed within you the raw material of destiny — potential that Heaven intends to ignite. The same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead lives inside you (Romans 8:11). You are walking proof that ordinary people can carry extraordinary purpose.

So stop apologizing for wanting to live a big life. God never asked you to shrink to fit the comfort zone of others. He asked you to rise.

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2️⃣ The Power of Holy Discontent

Every major move of God begins with holy discontent — that restless stirring in your spirit that says, “There has to be more.”

Moses felt it when he saw his people suffering in Egypt.
David felt it when Goliath taunted Israel.
Nehemiah felt it when Jerusalem’s walls lay in ruins.

That feeling isn’t frustration — it’s invitation. It’s Heaven whispering that average no longer fits you.

Holy discontent awakens courage. It breaks routine. It says, “I refuse to live beneath the level of God’s calling on my life.”

And that’s what separates those who talk about impact from those who live it. They refuse to let comfort become their coffin.

Your “more” isn’t arrogance — it’s assignment.

3️⃣ Faith Over Comfort: Leaving the Shore

Every time God calls someone higher, He calls them away from the shore.

Abraham had to leave Ur.
Peter had to leave the boat.
Elisha had to burn his plow.

Because destiny doesn’t develop in comfort zones. It grows in obedience.

When Peter saw Jesus walking on the water, fear told him to stay seated. But faith whispered, “Come.” (Matthew 14:29)
And the miracle didn’t happen while Peter thought about stepping out. It happened when his feet touched the water.

That’s what faith does — it moves. Even when your knees shake, even when your voice trembles, even when logic screams, “Not yet.”

Stop waiting for perfect conditions. The time is now.

As motivational author John Maxwell teaches, “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” (John Maxwell Company
)

God multiplies motion, not hesitation.

4️⃣ Why Average Feels Safe — and Why It’s Dangerous

Average feels safe because it costs nothing.
No risk. No rejection. No failure.

But safety has a hidden price: wasted potential.

C. S. Lewis once wrote, “The safest road to hell is the gradual one — the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings.”
The danger of average is not that it’s evil — it’s that it’s comfortable. And comfort lulls purpose to sleep.

When you stop stretching, you start settling.
When you stop dreaming, you start declining.

Every destiny dies slowly inside comfort.

If you want God to do big things through you, you must be willing to leave what’s familiar. Because miracles never happen in maintenance mode — they happen in movement.

5️⃣ God Doesn’t Need Perfection — He Needs Permission

Maybe you think you aren’t ready. You don’t have the resources, the training, the connections. But God isn’t waiting for perfection; He’s waiting for permission.

He can’t steer a parked car.

If you’ll take the first step, He’ll illuminate the second. Psalm 37:23 promises, “The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.”

Notice it says “steps,” not “leaps.” Faith grows one obedient move at a time.

When you trust God with your steps, He multiplies your reach. One act of faith can start a ripple effect of influence that transforms lives you’ll never even meet.

A whispered prayer can shake Heaven.
A simple act of obedience can spark revival.
A tiny mustard seed can move mountains.

6️⃣ The Spiritual Law of Multiplication

God is not in the addition business — He’s in the multiplication business.

Look at the feeding of the 5,000. Jesus didn’t create fish from thin air. He multiplied what a boy was willing to give. (Mark 6:41)

He still does that today.

Whatever you surrender, He multiplies. Your time. Your gifts. Your influence.

As noted by the Barna Group, research shows that individuals who actively use their talents for ministry report higher purpose satisfaction and life meaning. (Barna.com
)

When you offer your small to God, it becomes more than enough.

That’s why it’s dangerous to despise small beginnings. Zechariah 4:10 says, “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”

He rejoices when you start — not when you finish — because faith in motion delights His heart.

7️⃣ The Enemy of Purpose: The Lie of “Someday”

“Someday” is the enemy of obedience.

Someday I’ll write the book.
Someday I’ll start the business.
Someday I’ll forgive.
Someday I’ll share my testimony.

But “someday” never comes — because purpose dies waiting for perfect timing.

Ecclesiastes 11:4 warns, “Whoever watches the wind will not plant; whoever looks at the clouds will not reap.”

If you wait for the wind to be still, you’ll never sow.

The enemy doesn’t need to destroy you if he can distract you into delay.

That’s why God says, “Now is the time.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)

Your destiny isn’t waiting for a future date — it’s waiting for your yes.

8️⃣ When You Trust, God Multiplies

Faith moves the hand of God.

In the Gospels, every miracle was activated by trust:

The woman with the issue of blood believed and touched His garment.

The centurion believed and his servant was healed.

The blind man believed and received sight.

When you trust, God acts.

And His multiplication is exponential. He doesn’t just add blessing — He multiplies it.

As Harvard Business Review explains in its research on leadership influence, “Multipliers amplify the intelligence and capability of people around them.” (hbr.org
)
God does the same with faith — He multiplies what you surrender, expanding your reach beyond what you could ever manage alone.

9️⃣ Real-World Example: The Power of One Step

A small group of believers once decided to host prayer gatherings in their city park. No microphones, no social-media campaigns — just faith.

Within months, that small circle grew into a movement. Churches united. Addicts found freedom. Marriages healed.

What started as one step of obedience became a citywide transformation.

That’s how Heaven works. God takes what feels small and makes it seismic.

If He can multiply five loaves and two fish, He can multiply your willingness.

🔟 The Myth of “Average People”

There is no such thing as an “average” child of God.

Every believer carries divine DNA — the imprint of the Creator Himself.

Genesis 1:27 says, “So God created man in His own image.” That means you are a reflection of infinite creativity and limitless potential.

You were made to innovate, build, lead, inspire.
To create businesses that honor God.
To mentor generations that follow Him.
To speak truth into a culture drowning in noise.

Average is an illusion built by fear. Purpose is a reality fueled by faith.

You are not small. You are strategic.

11️⃣ The Intersection of Faith and Excellence

Doing big things for God doesn’t mean chasing fame. It means pursuing excellence that glorifies Him.

Colossians 3:23 says, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.”

Excellence is worship. Mediocrity is compromise.

When you bring your best, you reflect His nature. God doesn’t create halfway; He creates wholly.

So your code, your art, your writing, your leadership — all of it becomes a sermon that speaks louder than words.

As theologian Dorothy Sayers wrote, “No crooked table legs or ill-fitting drawers ever came out of the carpenter’s shop at Nazareth.” God’s excellence is your example. (Faith and Work Institute
)

12️⃣ Doubt Is Loud, but Destiny Is Louder

Every calling comes with a chorus of doubt.

You’ll hear voices — both internal and external — whispering:
“Who do you think you are?”
“You’re not qualified.”
“You’ll fail.”

But destiny speaks louder.

Remember Gideon? He called himself the least in his family. God called him a mighty warrior. (Judges 6:12)

Remember Jeremiah? He said he was too young. God said, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you.” (Jeremiah 1:7)

Doubt doesn’t disqualify you; disobedience does.

Your courage doesn’t come from confidence in yourself; it comes from confidence in the One who called you.

13️⃣ The Math of the Kingdom: Small Faith → Big Miracles

Jesus said, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move,’ and it will move.” (Matthew 17:20)

Faith isn’t measured by size; it’s measured by surrender.

Even a whisper of belief carries the weight of Heaven when placed in God’s hands.

Never underestimate the power of small beginnings. The world’s greatest movements started as prayers whispered in hidden rooms.

14️⃣ Legacy: Doing Big Things That Last

The goal of “doing big things” isn’t self-glory — it’s legacy.

Legacy isn’t what you leave for people; it’s what you leave in people.

When you live boldly for God, you plant seeds of courage in others. Your obedience gives permission for others to rise.

That’s how revival spreads — one act of faith inspiring another.

Billy Graham once said, “The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.” His impact wasn’t instant; it was consistent obedience over decades. (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
)

You don’t need millions of followers to change the world. You just need faith that refuses to quit.

15️⃣ Overcoming Fear: The Battle Within

Fear is a liar — but it speaks fluent logic.

It will always have reasons:

“It’s not the right time.”

“You don’t have the money.”

“You might fail.”

But fear doesn’t fight fair. It thrives on delay.

The best way to defeat fear is motion. Action kills anxiety.

When David ran toward Goliath, he didn’t do it because he wasn’t scared; he did it because he was called.

Courage isn’t the absence of fear; it’s obedience despite it.

So take your step — trembling, unsure, imperfect — and watch fear shrink in the shadow of faith.

16️⃣ God’s Blueprint for Big Things

When God calls you to big things, He gives you three promises:

Presence: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)

Power: “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” (Acts 1:8)

Provision: “My God shall supply all your needs.” (Philippians 4:19)

You don’t have to manufacture results. Your job is obedience; His job is outcome.

You walk; He works.

17️⃣ Big Things Start Small

Every skyscraper starts with a shovel.
Every movement begins with a moment.

Stop waiting for the spotlight. The stage of purpose is wherever you stand.

Serve faithfully in obscurity, and God will promote you publicly when the time is right.

Jesus spent 30 years in preparation for 3 years of ministry. Don’t despise your preparation season — it’s proof God is serious about your impact.

18️⃣ How to Stay Focused on Your Assignment

As you rise, distractions will multiply. Not every opportunity is divine.

Three filters for discernment:

Does it align with Scripture?

Does it produce peace, not pressure?

Does it glorify God or self?

Purpose requires pruning. Even Jesus withdrew to solitary places to pray. (Luke 5:16)

Silence is sacred space where direction gets clearer.

19️⃣ Faith + Excellence = Influence

In the digital era, your witness travels farther than your words. Every post, every project, every product can carry eternal weight if it points people back to the Source.

Excellence draws attention; integrity keeps it.

As Forbes Leadership notes, “People follow excellence before they follow titles.” (forbes.com
)

When believers operate with both faith and excellence, culture listens. That’s influence for the Kingdom.

20️⃣ The Big Picture: Your Life Is a Message

Your life is the sermon people hear before they ever open a Bible.

What are you preaching with your consistency, your resilience, your compassion?

Doing big things for God is not about headlines; it’s about hearts.
It’s about letting the light of Christ shine so brightly through you that others find their way home.

21️⃣ A Declaration for the Called

Say this aloud:

“I am chosen.
I am equipped.
I am empowered.
I will not shrink back.
I will not settle for average.
I will step into purpose.
I will trust God with my steps.
I will do big things for His glory.”

Now believe it.

Because when you declare it, Heaven aligns to confirm it.

22️⃣ A Prayer for Bold Impact

Father, thank You for calling me higher. Thank You for reminding me that I was created for impact, not comfort. Give me courage to move when You say move. Help me silence fear and amplify faith. Multiply my steps for Your glory. Let every act of obedience become a seed of transformation in the world around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

23️⃣ Final Challenge: Step Forward

If you’ve read this far, it’s no accident.

This is your moment.

Stop waiting for someday. Step forward — even if your knees shake. Your purpose is bigger than your fear, your calling is stronger than your doubt, and your faith is more powerful than anything standing in your way.

Because when you trust God with your steps, He multiplies your reach.

Average was never your destiny. Impact is.

Now go. Do big things.

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