Dharius Daniels - Why You Cannot Fulfill Your True Purpose Without God!

We need power for purpose. Spiritually intelligent people realize they require existential assistance to carry out their assignments, ensuring they don’t burn out, become overwhelmed, or overcommit. They do not overestimate their own ability to accomplish this by themselves. They need powerful purpose and a strong vision. This is clearly illustrated in the New Testament with Jesus, who tells His disciples, «Listen, I have been training, mentoring, and coaching you for three years for a reason. I want you to go out and be missionaries to the culture. I want you to contribute to the common good and promote human flourishing.» However, before they embark on this mission, He instructs them not to go anywhere until they receive power from on high. He reminds them that they have a purpose, principles, perspective, and partners in other disciples, but they should not attempt to do anything until they are endowed with divine power.

I want to ask you something: have you been trying to fulfill Heaven’s purpose without Heaven’s resources? I’m not talking about what you do in church; I’m referring to God’s people doing good work in the public sector for the common good. Are you in the public sector simply relying on your natural gifts, acquired skills, and abilities? Or do you recognize that there is power available to help you accomplish your purpose in the public sector? Your spiritual intelligence is not a disadvantage; it’s an actual advantage.

Consider Daniel, who was in the public sector surrounded by people who did not share his belief system. He was a missionary there, and God wanted him to use his influence to impact that kingdom. His spiritual values contributed to his promotion—this is a different conversation we need to have. It was Daniel’s commitment to excellence that led to his advancement, and excellence is indeed a kingdom value. When I embrace excellence as a kingdom value, it becomes a standard that a believer should uphold. It’s not excessive; it’s the norm for believers; it’s simply how we operate.

Ecclesiastes 9:10 states, «Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might.» Colossians 3:23 says, «Whether you eat, sleep, drink, or whatever you do, do it heartily, with your whole heart, as unto the Lord.» Some tasks may not be done directly for God, but approach them as if you are doing them for Him. Daniel used his spiritual intelligence to achieve his promotion. Here’s the point I’m making: are you in the public sector but only reserving Heaven’s resources for Sunday? You need power for purpose, and this power must be understood, embraced, and unleashed.