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CONTENDING FOR PROPHETIC VISION Vision is presented as a God-given picture of a preferable future that ignites passionate action—more than organizational goals or anxious checklists. This picture seizes the heart, disrupts routine, and compels costly devotion. The biblical portrait of Nehemiah shows how prophetic vision arrives not always through committees or programs but often as a piercing burden that moves someone to weep, fast, confess, and pray until God’s plan takes shape in concrete steps. Such a vision is outward-facing: it always aims at restoration and service, not personal glory. The danger to this destiny is the tyranny of the immediate. Daily demands, financial pressure, and repetitive tasks can grind a person down until faith is reduced to survival mode. Pharaoh’s response to Moses—tightening quotas and increasing drudgery—illustrates how systems and circumstances will squeeze attention away from what God intends. Yet Scripture insists that believers are God’s workmanship, created for good works prepared beforehand; reclaiming perspective means believing that life’s larger purpose matters amid routine responsibilities. Contending for prophetic vision requires emotional engagement, steady focus, and the willingness to sacrifice smaller comforts for a God-sized task. Nehemiah’s refusal to abandon the wall—“I am doing a great work; I cannot come down”—models the single-minded tenacity needed to keep a divinely given assignment from leaking away. Jesus is the ultimate example: his gaze was fixed on the joy set before him, which enabled him to endure opposition and the cross. The joy and clarity of a preferable future supply the stamina to face hardship and opposition without losing heart. The call is restorative and practical. Wherever drift or disappointment has led to stepping back, there is an invitation to reengage: look up from the immediate, notice God’s breadcrumbs in ordinary settings, and steward the particular task only God has given. Holding that stewardship with resolve will not only revive personal meaning but also shape destinies beyond oneself. The closing appeal is for God’s renewing of sight, ears to hear, and faith to act—so that what God intends through individuals will be carried forward with perseverance and joy. Key Takeaways 1. Vision produces sacrificial passion 2. Look up from daily grind 3. Guard the prophetic calling fiercely 4. Joy empowers costly, faithful obedience Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL Youtube Chapters [00:00] - Welcome [00:26] - Opening prayer and posture [00:46] - Brick story: three perspectives [01:48] - Defining vision and prophetic vision [03:26] - Proverbs on prophetic sight [04:59] - Personal struggle: tyranny of the immediate [06:34] - Nehemiah: vision that grips the heart [13:11] - Contend for prophetic vision [15:09] - Pharaoh story: pressure and distraction [21:08] - Ephesians: made for prepared works [24:52] - Nehemiah's refusal to abandon work [28:55] - Jesus: joy that enabled the cross [31:00] - Prayer and commissioning

CONTENDING FOR THE CALL In this message, we unpack what it truly means to contend for your calling. Building on the foundation of contending through prayer and fasting, trusting God’s strategy, and praise, this sermon zooms in on calling — not as something we earn, but something we receive by grace and must actively walk out with obedience and courage. Using the life of Joshua, we learn that even when God’s promises are guaranteed, their possession is contested. God had already given the land, but Joshua still had to step, fight, and obey. Calling flows from identity before activity, and obedience is not the price of calling — it’s the response to it. We explore the three levels of calling: General Calling — following Jesus, loving people, and making disciples Personal Calling — how God uniquely shaped you through gifts, passions, personality, and experiences Specific Calling — what God is asking you to do in a specific season and assignment God’s promise did not remove opposition. Giants remained in the land, and Joshua was warned about the dangers of fear, comparison, and compromise — all of which can delay or diminish the fulfillment of a calling. God’s instruction was clear: alignment before advancement. Meditating on God’s Word, obeying fully, and choosing courage over comfort are essential to contending well. The message ends with a sobering but hopeful truth: What we tolerate in our calling, the next generation will have to contend with. Calling is not just about starting strong — it’s about finishing faithful. 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS * You don’t contend for a calling — you contend from a calling * Calling flows from identity, not performance * The promise may be guaranteed, but possession requires obedience * Fear delays calling, comparison distorts it, and compromise weakens it * Partial obedience produces unfinished victories * God’s Word is the plumb line for your calling * Courage is a choice, not a feeling * What you leave unconquered today can become tomorrow’s battle Calling is generational — your obedience matters beyond your lifetime Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL

CONTEND Welcome to the first Sunday's message for 206 As we step into 2026, we acknowledge that many barely made it out of 2025. Some battles we thought were finished are still waiting at the door. But God is not calling us to retreat — He is calling us to contend. Last year’s word, “Strength over stature,” was about foundations. We were shaken, tested, and refined. This year is not about survival — it is about occupation. God is calling His people to contend for what He has already promised. To contend means to stand firm, engage the fight, and refuse to lay down. Like a tug-of-war, contending requires positioning, resolve, and strength — knowing something belongs to you and refusing to let it go. From 2 Chronicles 20, we learn that contending is not panic-driven striving, but faith-filled obedience. Jehoshaphat faced overwhelming opposition, yet he positioned the people in prayer, trusted God’s strategy, and released praise before the victory. The result? God fought for them, and they walked into abundance. 2026 is a setup to contend — for healing, restoration, influence, salvation, and territory for Jesus to reign. KEY SCRIPTURE 2 Chronicles 20:17 (NLT) “Take your positions; then stand still and watch the LORD’s victory.” KEY EXTRACTS / PREACH QUOTE 1. SETTING THE YEAR “Some just made it out of 2025.” “Some doors you closed last year are still knocking — they’ve just grown fur.” “This year’s word is CONTEND.” 2. WHAT IT MEANS TO CONTEND “Contending is standing firm, engaging the fight, and refusing to lay down.” “It’s the resolve that says: I know this belongs to me, and I’m not letting go.” “That is contending — positioned, standing firm, and fighting for the victory Jesus already paid for.” 3. THE SETUP (2 CHRONICLES 20) “Chapter 17 was good — then came Chapter 20.” “The tug of war begins when opposition shows up after obedience.” “We do not know what to do, but we are looking to You for help.” “You are not under attack — you are in a setup to contend.” 4. WE ARE IN A WAR “There are two kingdoms at work — in Cape Town and in the nations.” “Healing is yours. Deliverance is yours. Restoration is yours.” “That city belongs to Jesus — will you contend for it?” “What we are fighting for is not land, but lordship — Jesus reigning.” 5. CONTENDING KEY #1 PRAYER & FASTING — NOT PANIC “Contending is not reacting in fear; it is responding in faith.” “Prayer is not retreat — prayer is strategic engagement.” “We contend by turning toward God before turning toward the battle.” “Contending starts on our knees before it shows up in our actions.” “Lord, You said… and when God’s Word is rehearsed, the enemy weakens.” Declaration: God is faithful! 6. CONTENDING KEY #2 TRUSTING GOD’S STRATEGY — NOT OUR STRENGTH “The battle is not yours, but God’s.” “Sometimes contending looks like standing still in radical obedience.” “Faith obeys even when the strategy offends human logic.” “God dresses us for victory because He includes us in it.” “Put on Christ — contend clothed in Him.” 7. CONTENDING KEY #3 PRAISE BEFORE THE VICTORY “At the moment they began to sing, God began to fight.” “Praise is not the result of victory — it is the pathway to victory.” “Worship precedes breakthrough.” “A praising church is a contending church.” “The choir went before the army — and heaven moved.” 8. THE REWARD “The enemy was defeated in the valley.” “It took three days to collect the spoils.” “God can break through in your valley.” “The closer you get to destiny, the more resistance you experience.” “The enemy has power, but no authority — Jesus has all authority.” FINAL CALL “Fix your eyes.” “Take your stand.” “Lift your song.” “Don’t settle.” “We contend for more of God.” We contend for: Salvations Influence Restoration Deeper relationships Families, marriages, cities, and generations 2026 is not a year to survive — it is a year to CONTEND. Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL

OVERCOMING AMALEK - The power of prayer I shared how God stirs revival through ordinary people who refuse to settle for a dry, divided spiritual climate. The Moravians chose 24/7 prayer and God answered with unity, mission, and a contagious courage that even awakened John Wesley. Prayer is not plan B; it is the first move. In Exodus 17, the battle with Amalek shows us that when hands were raised in prayer, Israel prevailed; when hands dropped, the enemy advanced. That is a picture of intercession—costly, corporate, persevering—and a warning about the enemy’s strategy: he targets the weary, the stragglers, and those drifting into doubt. Jehovah Nisi—the Lord our Banner—still flies over us. Like a flag on the battlefield, His presence marks who we belong to, where we gather, and that we’re still in the fight. Jesus, our greater Joshua, intercedes at the right hand of the Father and leads us into victory. Daniel shows the same pattern: the enemy seeks to wear out the saints, yet God raises up a people who pre-decide to be set apart, who pray before, during, and after pressure. Angels are dispatched at the first prayer, even when we don’t yet see the answer. We also looked at how our words either partner with heaven or empower accusation. The Spirit is calling us to resist negativity, release burdens we’re not called to carry, guard our lips, and honor God by speaking to the rock rather than striking it. Practically, I urged us to build a prayer life around four simple moves: praise, confess, ask, and declare. Recent dreams in our community confirmed a now call: contend in prayer; the tsunami shrinks as we pray; fruit multiplies as we keep praying; the accusing spirit is detained. As we come to the table, we lift our hands and our voices, trusting the banner of Jesus over our homes, our children, and our city. Let’s eat the fruit of our prayers. Key Takeaways 1. Prayer is our first strategy 2. Recognize and resist the Amalek strategy 3. Jesus leads; angels move when we pray 4. Guard your lips; speak to the rock 5. Four practices that shape victory Youtube Chapters [00:00] - Welcome [00:17] - Prayer posture and Jehovah Nisi [01:32] - Cry for God’s power [02:00] - Moravian hunger and heaviness [02:24] - The 24/7 prayer watch [03:03] - Wesley meets fearless Moravians [04:30] - Prayer is Plan A [06:28] - Israel’s crisis and context [07:54] - Amalek’s attack begins [08:29] - Hands raised, battle turns [10:33] - Amalek’s strategy: weariness and doubt [17:05] - Tsunami dream and perspective [18:04] - Yahweh Nisi: write and remember [20:49] - Jesus our interceding Joshua [26:22] - Angels dispatched at first prayer [31:01] - Rest, burdens, and resilience [32:00] - Four moves of prayer [35:21] - Moses strikes instead of speaks [39:15] - Fruit increases through contending prayer [41:21] - Communion and prayer for the weary Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL

WORKING OUT WHAT GOD WORK'S IN We walked through Philippians 2:12-18 and broke it into three parts: God’s work in us, our response, and the practical instructions Paul gives. At the center sits verse 13: God is working in you, giving both the desire and the power to do what pleases Him. That means transformation does not start with our willpower; it starts with God’s presence, actively and continuously shaping our wants and supplying our ability. And He delights to do it. If I’m becoming more like Jesus, it’s not a burden to the Father—it brings Him pleasure. Because God is at work, I’m called to “work out” what He “works in.” Not working for salvation—that’s a gift—but letting the inward work become an outward expression. That shows up as fruit, as obedience rooted in reverent awe, as a life that looks noticeably different because I carry the kingdom. Paul then hands us four clear instructions. First, do everything without complaining or arguing. Grumbling reveals distrust; arguing often masks pride. A grumbling spirit dims your light; gratitude amplifies it. Second, live clean, innocent lives and shine—not flashy, not noisy, just holy. A star doesn’t try to shine; it shines because of what it is. If Christ is in me, light should be natural. Third, hold firmly to the Word of life. Scripture anchors us when culture shifts, and it fuels both a radiant life and a spoken gospel. Shining without words is incomplete; words without shine ring hollow. Finally, live in a way that brings joy to those who shepherd you. Your growth is not just personal; it blesses God, brightens the world, and gladdens the leaders praying and laboring for your progress in Christ. The outcome of this kind of life is joy—joy in sacrifice, joy in obedience, joy in seeing others grow. So I called us to do business with the Lord: let Him put His finger on the corners that still need remodeling—unforgiveness, toxic ties, hidden habits—and picture the Father on the far side of that obedience, cheering you on. This is not “try harder”; this is “partner better.” God gives the desire and the power; our job is to work out what He works in, so that the evidence of love, peace, joy, and purpose shines through a people who are becoming different because He delights to make us new. Key Takeaways 1. God plants desire and power 2. Work out, don’t work for salvation 3. Grumbling dims; gratitude brightens witness 4. Shine by holiness, not noise 5. Grip the Word and speak it Youtube Chapters [00:00] - Welcome [01:56] - Prayer and setup [02:33] - Title and Text: Philippians 2:12-18 [03:10] - Reading the passage [05:51] - God gives desire and power [07:53] - God awakens holy desire [10:54] - Work out, not work for salvation [15:22] - Instruction 1: Do all without grumbling [22:31] - Instruction 2: Live clean and shine [25:51] - Instruction 3: Hold firmly to the Word [27:54] - Shine and speak the Gospel [29:22] - Instruction 4: Bring joy to your shepherds [33:42] - Joy in costly obedience [34:22] - Work out what God works in [37:10] - Response: forgive, release, and change Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL

I LIKE TO MOVE IT MOVE IT So often, we find ourselves living in the tension between waiting and moving, between standing still in faith and stepping out in obedience. This is the very place where the Israelites found themselves at the edge of the Red Sea—fear behind them, uncertainty ahead, and God’s voice calling them both to stand still and to move forward. In our own lives, we experience this same tension: longing for breakthrough, yet hesitant to leave the comfort of what we know, even if it’s not God’s best for us. God is not just a God of moments, but a God of movements. He calls us to trust Him in the waiting, but also to act when He says, “Go.” Sometimes, we camp in places of fear or complacency, justifying our inaction as “waiting on God,” when in reality, He’s already told us to move. The story of the Israelites reminds us that deliverance often requires both faith and action. Standing still is not passivity—it’s an act of trust, a spiritual muscle memory developed through intimacy with God. But faith is also meant to propel us forward, to activate the gifts and resources God has placed in our hands. We must recognize that what we tolerate will dominate us. If we don’t change what needs to be changed, we are choosing to remain in our current situation. God invites us to transformation, but He doesn’t force it. He gives us the dignity of choice, and the responsibility to act. Whether it’s breaking a habit, stepping into a new calling, or letting go of old mindsets, the miracle often meets us in transition, not in hesitation. God’s grace is sufficient for the journey, and His power is made perfect in our weakness. We don’t have to wait for perfect conditions or for every detail to be in place. Obedience is often messy, but it’s in the going that God reveals His faithfulness and opens the way before us. Let’s be a people who discern when to wait and when to move, who refuse to camp in fear, and who courageously step into the unknown, trusting that God will meet us there. Key Takeaways 1. What You Don’t Change, You Choose 2. Standing Still Is Active Faith 3. Miracles Meet Us in Movement 4. Don’t Wait for Perfect Conditions 5. Use What’s in Your Hand Youtube Chapters [00:00] - Welcome [01:10] - Introductions and Greetings [02:27] - Opening Story and Humor [03:13] - Opening Prayer [04:15] - Interactive Start and Icebreaker [05:02] - Setting the Scene: Exodus 14 [06:16] - Reading the Exodus 14 Passage [08:06] - Israel’s Fear and Complaints [09:05] - God’s Commands: Stand Still and Move [11:00] - The Tension Between Waiting and Going [12:22] - The Gate Story: Tolerating Dysfunction [14:11] - If You Don’t Change It, You Choose It [16:27] - The Cost of Obedience and Sacrifice [18:21] - Excuses vs. Action [22:42] - Standing Still as a Response of Faith [24:45] - Training, Conditioning, and Spiritual Muscle Memory [27:55] - Camping in Paralysis vs. Moving in Faith [29:05] - God’s Call: It’s Time to Move [32:36] - Miracles in Transition, Not Hesitation [35:35] - Don’t Wait for Perfect Conditions [38:45] - Prayer for Courage and Movement [43:50] - The Story of Nashon: Stepping Into the Water [45:23] - Final Encouragements and Closing Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL

WHY WE MISS GOD'S WILL Following the will of God is one of the most important assignments in a believer’s life, yet many people struggle not because God is silent, but because we fall into common spiritual pitfalls that block clarity, intimacy, and direction. This message brings clarity to four major pitfalls that prevent believers from walking confidently in God’s will: unwillingness to obey, demanding proof, overanalyzing, and assuming that hard means wrong. 1. PITFALL ONE — UNWILLINGNESS TO OBEY The starting point of discovering God’s will is not information—it is obedience. Jesus teaches in John 14:21 that those who obey His commands are those who truly love Him, and to those people, He reveals Himself. Revelation follows obedience. Many people want divine guidance without the willingness to surrender. They want God to speak, but they are not prepared to respond. Obedience is the compass God uses to guide us. You cannot cling to your own plans and expect God’s purposes to unfold. A willing heart and obedient action work together; one without the other is incomplete. Isaiah 1:19 says, “If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good of the land.” Victory doesn’t come from knowing God’s will—it comes from doing it. Many believers remain stuck spiritually not because God hasn’t spoken, but because they didn’t respond to what He already said. Obedience breaks the power of the enemy (James 4:7), aligns us with God’s purposes, and leads us into intimacy, clarity, and freedom. Procrastination, people-pleasing, and selective hearing are forms of disobedience. Intention is not obedience—action is. And the more we know, the more responsibility we carry (Luke 12:48). 2. PITFALL TWO — WE WANT PROOF Many believers stall not because God has not spoken, but because they want dramatic signs, supernatural theatrics, or confirmation that feels undeniable. We look for burning bushes, audible voices, open doors, or coincidences — yet ignore what Scripture already makes clear. Often, when people ask for “a sign,” they’re not seeking guidance, but permission to pursue what they already want. Jesus rebuked the Pharisees for demanding signs for the wrong motives (Matthew 12:38–39). Their hearts were not seeking God’s will—they were testing Him. However, God does give confirmation to the humble (as with Gideon). Signs are like training wheels; God uses them more with new believers. But spiritual maturity moves us away from depending on signs and toward depending on God’s character, God’s Word, the Spirit’s peace, and godly counsel. God speaks—just often not in the way we expect. 3. PITFALL THREE — WE OVERANALYZE GOD’S WILL We live in an age of overthinking. With endless options, information, and pressure, many believers get paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong decision. We research, compare, analyze—and call it “praying about it.” But often it’s simply fear. We want absolute clarity so we don’t need faith. Overanalyzing turns direction into confusion and obedience into delay. Scripture says that without faith it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). Faith requires movement even when we don’t see everything clearly. Too much analysis becomes a spiritual trap—no decision becomes disobedience. God does not give us a full map. He gives a compass—Himself. We don’t need to know every detail; we need to trust the One leading us. Proverbs 3:5–6 teaches us to trust fully, lean on Him, acknowledge Him deeply, and He will direct our paths. Trust—not analysis—brings peace. 4. PITFALL FOUR — WE ASSUME HARD MEANS WRONG Many Christians have adopted an unbiblical belief that “God’s will should be easy.” So when following God becomes uncomfortable, costly, or stretching, they assume they misheard Him. But Scripture consistently shows that God’s will is often challenging. Hard does not mean wrong. The cross itself is proof that God’s will can be deeply difficult and yet perfectly right. Peter teaches that sometimes we suffer for doing good (1 Peter 3:17). The Christian life is not centered on comfort but on calling. Feelings are not a reliable guide. Just because something “feels right” does not mean it honors God. And just because something is difficult does not mean it is not God. Jesus never promised a pillow—He promised a cross. The hard path is often where growth, freedom, character, and blessing live. God uses difficulty to shape us and align our desires with His. As we delight in Him (Psalm 37:4), He transforms our desires, making His will become our will (Philippians 2:13). CONCLUSION — MOVING FORWARD WITH FAITH Following God’s will is not about having the perfect plan—it’s about having a surrendered heart. God gives us a compass, not a detailed map. He desires relationship, trust, faith, and obedience, not perfection. Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch

WHEN GOD'S WILL IS NOT CLEAR This message builds on the first two weeks of the series: Week 1 explored the four elements of God’s will—His sovereign, moral, permissive, and personal will. Week 2 emphasized that God’s will is more about who we are becoming rather than simply what we are doing. Now, in Week 3, the focus shifts to something deeply practical: What do we do when God’s will isn’t clear? Most believers know moments when God’s leading is obvious—through Scripture, prophetic words, supernatural encounters, or clear circumstances. Throughout Paul’s life, Jesus appeared to him multiple times: on the Damascus road, in prison, and even in the midst of a shipwreck. These moments were dramatic, unmissable, and supernatural. But the surprising truth is that while we tend to highlight Paul’s mountaintops, much of his life was led through ordinary, everyday guidance—just like ours. The danger for Christians is comparing our valleys to someone else’s mountain tops. We may read the Bible and assume God always makes His will unmistakably clear. But Scripture reveals something different: even Paul often walked forward with uncertainty, humility, and faith. The sermon explores four ordinary ways God led Paul—and how God often leads us the same way: open doors, closed doors, frustrated plans, and everyday choices. 1. Open Doors Paul wrote about “a great and effective door for ministry” that had opened to him (1 Cor. 16:8–9). This divine opportunity didn’t come through a vision or angelic visitation—it was simply an open door. Sometimes God guides us through opportunities that suddenly appear: a conversation, an invitation, a job, a relationship, or an unexpected shift. But Paul also says, “and there are many who oppose me.” The lesson? An open door does not guarantee an easy path. God opens doors, but that doesn’t mean the journey through them will be smooth. Obedience may come with resistance, challenge, and spiritual pushback. 2. Closed Doors Acts 16 shows Paul attempting to preach in Asia—but Scripture says the Holy Spirit prevented him. He then tried to go to Bithynia—but “the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them to go.” Closed doors are often frustrating, but they are an expression of God’s love. A good parent doesn’t always say yes. God closes the wrong doors to get us to the right place. Closed doors protect us, redirect us, and sometimes save us from ourselves. They remind us that God’s wisdom surpasses our own plans. 3. Frustrated Plans Every believer knows the pain of watching a plan collapse: the job that falls through, the relationship that doesn’t work out, the dream that suddenly hits a wall. Those moments can create shame, confusion, and questions: “Did I miss God? Is He mad at me? Did I fail Him?” But frustrated plans are not always rejection—they might be protection. What feels like a dead end may simply be God steering us toward a better “yes.” Even Paul lived with uncertainty, using words like perhaps, I hope, and if the Lord permits (1 Cor. 16:5–7). Even the apostles making massive decisions for the whole church used the phrase: “It seemed good to the Holy Spirit…” (Acts 15:28). Certainty is not required for obedience. Trust is. Paul walked not by sight, but by faith. God doesn’t give us the whole map—He gives us a lamp for the next step (Ps. 119:105). As long as we stay close to Him, He takes care of the guidance. 4. Everyday Choices Not every decision comes with a sign. Sometimes God simply lets us choose. Paul made decisions like where to travel, where to winter, and when to move—all based on wisdom and discernment (Titus 3:12; 1 Thess. 3:1; Acts 15:36). God trusts us with choice because He walks with us. He can nudge us when we need nudging, restrain us when necessary, and confirm direction when the moment is right. Guidance flows out of relationship, not constant divine micromanagement. 4 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. God Often Guides Through Ordinary Means 2. Closed Doors Are Not Divine Rejection 3. Uncertainty Is Not a Sign of Immaturity 4. Relationship Comes Before Direction 5 ACTION STEPS 1. Pray for Sensitivity, Not Certainty 2. Walk Through Open Doors with Courage 3. Accept Closed Doors with Trust 4. Surrender Your Plans Daily 5. Prioritize Daily Relationship with Jesus Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch

DON'T OVERCOMPLICATE GOD'S WILL In a world where we overanalyze every decision — from careers to relationships — many believers find themselves paralyzed, desperate to know exactly what God wants them to do. We pray, “Lord, just tell me!” Yet, often, our greatest struggle isn’t wanting God’s will, but waiting for it or discerning it. This sermon reminds us that God’s will is not meant to be a mystery or a maze; rather, it’s a matter of the heart. We live in an age of overthinking — terrified that one wrong move could derail our entire destiny. But while we chase the “perfect setup” for tomorrow, we can easily miss what God wants to do in us today. The central message: we overcomplicate God’s will and underestimate His goodness. The truth is simple yet transformative: God’s will is more about “who” you become than “what” you do. Before God directs your steps, He desires to shape your character. We often focus on major life decisions — jobs, homes, marriages — yet give little thought to the small, daily choices that form our hearts. Jesus rarely spoke about future plans, but constantly taught how to live faithfully today. In Matthew 6:34, Jesus said, “Don’t worry about tomorrow,” reminding us that obedience today is the foundation for direction tomorrow. Similarly, James 4:13-15 teaches that our lives are fragile — here today, gone tomorrow — and our plans must be surrendered to God’s will. Knowing God’s will begins with knowing God’s heart. The more we walk with Him, the more we realize His will is not hidden but revealed in holiness, humility, and daily obedience. Scripture is clear: “God’s will is for you to be holy” (1 Thess. 4:3). Romans 12:2 echoes this — transformation through renewed thinking leads us into His “good, pleasing, and perfect” will. Instead of asking, “What does God want me to do?” we should ask, “Who does God want me to become?” David’s story illustrates this beautifully. Before he ever wore a crown, he had the character of a king. God saw in him a heart after His own, not because of David’s position, but his posture. Our calling is first to be holy, not merely do something holy. Whether we’re pastors, teachers, parents, or students, our identity in Christ must shape our actions — not the other way around. The sermon challenges believers to stop treating God’s will like a single, fragile path. God isn’t confined to one “perfect plan”; He has many plans to fulfill His one purpose in us — to glorify Himself through our lives. As Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 10:31, “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” The key word is whatever. Big or small, sacred or ordinary — everything can bring glory to Him when our hearts are surrendered. Finally, the sermon closes with a call to action: stop waiting for a “big” calling while neglecting the small opportunities to be faithful today. God is preparing you now for what’s next. Serve where you are. Love who’s in front of you. Do small things with great faith. The best way to find God’s will for your future is to live faithfully for Jesus today. 🔑 4 KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. God’s Will Is About Who You Become, Not What You Do We focus too much on decisions and not enough on transformation. God’s primary concern is your character and relationship with Him. 2. Stop Overcomplicating and Start Obeying God’s will isn’t a puzzle to solve but a Person to pursue. Faithful obedience in daily life reveals His direction over time. 3. The Future Belongs to the Faithful Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow. The best preparation for the future is living faithfully, humbly, and obediently today. 4. God Has Many Plans but One Purpose There isn’t only one “perfect” path. God creatively works through multiple circumstances to accomplish His purpose — His glory and your growth. Ways to Support the Ministry: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3YAE79M9G28HL 🤝Connect 🤝with InCourage Church Facebook: / InCourage Church Instagram: / @incouragechurch Tiktok: / @incouragechurch