YOU WERE BORN TO PASS LIGHT

A Life of Purpose 

I wasn’t planning to make a big deal out of my birthday this year. Honestly, I just wanted a quiet day. No parties, no noise, no surprises—just a simple, quiet day to be alone and reflect. I didn’t even remember it was my birthday when I woke up. That’s how disconnected I was from the whole celebration idea. So it felt like just another regular morning. Until it wasn’t.

As my eyes opened, I was met by the most beautiful sound—my dear wife and son singing happy birthday to me with joy that melted my heart. They were so excited, you’d think it was their birthday! Then, to my surprise, my wife brought me breakfast in bed. Yes, a full tray. My wife had gone all out. I’m talking warm toast, neatly arranged, with tea beside it like it was prepared in heaven’s kitchen. No eggs, no fancy extras—just simplicity made with love. And somehow, that made it perfect.

I wasn’t using a knife or trying to be fancy. I just held the toast with my hands and took a big bite. But just as I was enjoying that peaceful moment—holding that warm slice of toast in my hands and taking the first blessed sip of tea—boom.

The Holy Spirit interrupted me.

And by interrupted, I don’t mean a gentle knock. I mean one of those divine, uninvited-but-very-welcome kind of moments that only God knows how to time perfectly.

Right there, toast mid-air, tea still warming my chest—I heard it clear:

“You were not born to pass time. You were born to pass light.”

I froze.
Bread still in hand.
Mouth half open.
I looked around like,
“Wait… was that for me?”

Because that did not sound like a message for someone who’s just trying to enjoy breakfast in bed. But it was for me.

And as I sat there quietly processing what just hit me, I managed to mumble something under my breath—something simple, just a casual whisper from a grateful heart: “Well Lord, we made it to another year.”

And the Holy Spirit didn’t skip a beat. He responded like He’d been waiting for that opening line all morning: “Your purpose is not to impress people. It is to walk in sync with Me.”

At that point, I looked at the toast and thought,
“Wow, Lord—even my toast can’t escape Your timing! You really do show up whenever You want!” 😅

But I was humbled. Deeply. Because that moment was sacred.

Sometimes God Brings the Cake Too 🎂

This evening, I got another surprise. My dear sister and her son showed up with a birthday cake. A real one. I had turned down every idea of celebration, but she came through the door smiling like heaven had sent her. I couldn’t help but laugh in my heart.

It was as though God had said, “I know you wanted quiet—but I want celebration.”

Purpose Will Interrupt You and Ruin Your Plans (In the Best Way)

Here’s what I’ve come to learn about purpose: it doesn’t respect your to-do list.

If you’re walking with the Holy Spirit, get ready to be interrupted. Purpose will mess up your plans. You may plan to just buy groceries, but God will turn it into an encounter with someone who needs prayer. You may plan to rest, but God will prompt you to visit someone in the hospital. You may plan a quiet life, and God will call you to raise your voice for truth.

Purpose rarely fits into the neat little boxes we make for our comfort. Because you were not created for convenience—you were created for obedience.

Purpose Isn’t Pressure – It’s Partnership 

Colossians 3:23 says:
“Whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.”

Now, that doesn’t only apply when you’re on-stage preaching fire or laying hands in a packed stadium. Nope. Sometimes purpose shows up in overalls, aprons, or behind the steering wheel of a Quantum taxi.

You can fulfill your divine assignment as a:

• Nurse checking vitals while rebuking demons under your breath

• Cleaner scrubbing tiles and principalities

• Taxi driver dodging potholes and potholes disguised as roads

• Market seller shouting, “Fresh tomatoes!” and carrying the fragrance of Christ

• Mechanic laying hands on both the engine and the customer

• Mother of toddlers raising world changers while living off grace, Jesus, and expired Purity

Yes. That’s still purpose.

Because if you’re doing it with God, for God, and through God—you’re not just working. You’re partnering with Heaven.

What matters is not the size of the task, but the posture of your heart. When your work is done as unto the Lord, it becomes sacred.

Even folding laundry or running errands becomes holy. Because in the Kingdom of God, alignment is everything.

Purpose Is Not Popularity

Purpose is not followers.
Purpose is not being known.
Purpose is not a million likes or viral videos.

Some of the most powerful, purpose-filled people are unknown by the world—but famous in heaven.

We live in a time where people confuse being busy with being useful, and being popular with being purposeful. But God does not measure impact by applause—He measures it by obedience.

Jesus didn’t chase crowds. In fact, sometimes He withdrew from them.
Paul fulfilled purpose in chains.
John the Baptist fulfilled purpose in the wilderness.
And many fulfilled purpose in silence—with no followers, no blue tick, no platform.

So don’t think God isn’t using you just because people aren’t clapping.

You Are Light—Because He Is Light

Let’s be clear: You are not the source of the light. Jesus is.

You are like a lamp plugged into divine electricity. As long as you stay connected, you’ll shine. But once you unplug to chase other things, the light dims.

You were born to carry His presence. You were born to shine in dark places. And here’s the truth: darkness doesn’t need noise. It needs light.

But Let’s Talk About Busyness

Let’s be honest—many of us think purpose = being busy.
We run from one assignment to the next. If we’re not “doing something big,” we feel like we’re falling behind. So we fill our calendars, join every WhatsApp group, say yes to everything—even if God hasn’t said anything.

But here’s something important we must understand:
Purpose is not the same as busyness.

Let’s rewind to Luke 10, where Jesus visits Mary and Martha.

Martha is hustling—probably boiling pap, frying chicken, setting out the Tupperware and making sure the ice is crushed (because you can’t serve Jesus warm juice, right?).
Mary? She’s just there—sitting at His feet, taking it all in.

Martha’s probably thinking, “Wow. Must be nice.” So she does what most of us would do—reports her sister to Jesus.
And what does Jesus say?
“Martha, Martha… you are worried and upset about many things. But only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better.” (Luke 10:41–42)

Boom.

That moment wasn’t about doing more—it was about doing what mattered most.

Because sometimes, God is not saying, “Do more for Me.”
He’s saying, “Be with Me.”
Sit. Rest. Listen.

You can be in the middle of ministry—and still be disconnected from the Master.
You can be doing the work of God and still miss the God of the work.

That’s not purpose. That’s burnout with a church badge.

Purpose Isn’t Just Activity. It’s Alignment.

Purpose is not about being everywhere and doing everything.
It’s about doing the right thing—at the right time—for the right reason—with the right heart.

Because:

Purpose is not about movement. It’s about direction.

It’s not about being seen, but about being sent.

It’s not about being impressive, but about being obedient.

Sometimes the holiest thing you can do isn’t preach a sermon—it’s cancel your plans and let God speak.
Sometimes He’s not saying, “Go lay hands.”
He’s saying, “Come. Let Me hold yours.”

So yes—serve well. Be excellent. Show up with all your heart.
But never measure your purpose by how much you’re doing. Instead, ask:

“Am I doing what God wants me to do—right now?”

Because true purpose isn’t pressure. It’s partnership.

Purpose Isn’t Always Loud—But It’s Always Led

I once worked in a Christian bookstore. People came in for Bibles, devotionals, or a nice gift for their cell group leader. But God? He came in for souls.

What looked like a regular shift often turned into heaven’s open floor plan. The Holy Spirit would lead me—sometimes to encourage, other times to pray. And a few times? To go all in with healing and deliverance.

Yes. Deliverance. In a bookstore.
Not at a church service.
Not at a conference with fog machines and flags.
Right between “365 Devotions” and the discounted prayer journals.

One guy walked out healed.
Another woman walked out free.
We didn’t even need a worship team—just aisle 4 and the Holy Ghost.

That’s purpose.
Not always pulpit.
Sometimes just present.

But please—don’t now run to Shoprite shouting, “Come out, you unclean spirit!” over the frozen chicken.
That’s how you get escorted out… not led by the Spirit.

See, the bookstore environment allowed for ministry.
It wasn’t weird.
It wasn’t wild.
Nobody got knocked over into the gift wrap section.
There was peace, order, and love—that’s how you know it was God.

Because purpose doesn’t throw out wisdom.
And the Holy Spirit doesn’t make a scene—He makes a difference.

Ministry doesn’t always come with a mic.
Sometimes, it whispers in aisle 3.
Sometimes, it hugs.
Sometimes, it just listens.
But it always requires a willing heart.

So whether you’re:

Peeling potatoes,

Babysitting toddlers,

Designing logos for clients who don’t know what they want,

Or stocking bread in Shoprite,

Do it as unto the Lord.

When your heart is aligned with Him, even the small things become sacred. Even the ordinary becomes holy.

Because purpose is not about being busy—it’s about being led.
It’s not about being seen—it’s about being sent.
It’s not about how loud it looks—it’s about how aligned it is.

So stay available.
Stay obedient.
And keep your ears open—because God might just use you between the baked beans and the bleach.

And if He does?
That’s aisle 5 revival. 🙌

To God, why you do something matters more than what you do.

This is why two people can do the exact same thing—same mic, same stage, same outfit from that gospel store in town—but only one is getting divine high-fives.

• One sings like Beyoncé found Jesus—but it’s just a performance.

• The other might miss a few notes, but Heaven’s crying happy tears because it’s from the heart.

• One gives so the pastor can call them out during offering time: “May God bless Brother Sipho for his R20,000 seed!”

• The other gives quietly, and angels are doing praise breaks in the background.

• One preaches to go viral.

• The other preaches because they want darkness to tremble and Jesus to be seen.

God isn’t impressed by spiritual gymnastics.
You can flip, cartwheel, and shout in tongues with 13 syllables—if your heart’s off, Heaven’s just sipping tea like, “Mmm… cute, but no.”

Because God’s not moved by performance. He’s drawn to purity. He doesn’t need your perfection. He wants your alignment.

So before you light the stage, the pulpit, or even your prayer WhatsApp group on fire, ask:
“Is this for Him or for the applause?”
Because God isn’t clapping for fake motives—even if the crowd is.

Bottom line:
Don’t just focus on doing things for God.
Focus on doing them with God.
Because when your heart is in sync with Him—even sweeping floors can shake hell.

And honestly? That’s the kind of applause that actually matters.

Don’t Run From Your Field—Shine In It

You don’t need to switch careers to fulfill purpose. You just need to switch posture.

Purpose is not about where you are. It’s about who you are in where you are.

If you’re a nurse, then every patient is a soul God wants to touch through you.
If you’re in business, then every client is an opportunity to reflect Christ.
If you’re a student, your campus is your mission field.
If you’re a mother, your home is holy ground.

Every place you go is a chance to pass light.

Pass Light, Not Time

Let me remind you:

You weren’t born to pass time. You were born to pass light.
You weren’t born to impress people. You were born to walk with God.
You weren’t born to chase platforms. You were born to reflect Jesus.

So whether it’s through prayer, kindness, counsel, work, or worship—be available. Your obedience is the light someone else is waiting for.

A Short Prayer

Father, thank You for giving me breath, not just to exist, but to shine. Help me to walk in sync with You—not just in the big things, but in everyday moments. Interrupt my plans if You must. Redirect my steps if You will. Let my life pass Your light everywhere I go. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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