God has a Specific Assignment for You.
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Rev. Tse Amable | January 22 2026 | Acts 22:1-21
KEY VERSE: “Then he said: ‘The God of our ancestors has chosen you to know his will and to see the Righteous One and to hear words from his mouth. You will be his witness to all people of what you have seen and heard.” (Acts 22:14-15, NIV)
MESSAGE:
In presenting his defence, Apostle Paul revealed one cardinal truth in God’s dealings with human beings: “GOD HAS A SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT FOR YOU”. When that blinding light struck down Saul of Tarsus, one of the questions he asked was “WHAT SHALL I DO, LORD?” It was in answer to that question that the Lord directed Paul to go and see Ananias. Obediently, he continued in his journey, though rendered physically blind. Take note that the Lord had an assignment for Ananias to do, which he was reluctant to accept. But after being helped by the Lord with some revelations of what had taken place, Ananias made himself available to be used by the Lord. In our key verse, Ananias made known to Paul the specific assignment the Lord had for this man, who was once the persecutor-in-chief of the early church. It is interesting to note that after this encounter, we never heard or read about Ananias again in the scriptures. He had finished his God-given assignment and moved on. That is one truth of life. We are like athletes running in a relay event. After we have run our lap, we must give way to those who have received the baton.
The Lord has a specific assignment for everyone he calls. You can find Prophet Jeremiah’s assignment in Jeremiah 1:10. It is your duty to know your specific assignment, stay focused and complete it. Understand that the Lord will reward you for running your own race and finishing it.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
One hymn-writer wrote “THERE’S A WORK FOR JESUS NONE, BUT YOU CAN DO”. Do you know the specific divine assignment the Lord has for you? How are you executing your God-ordained assignment? May you know your assignment and receive the grace to finish the race and complete the task which the Lord Jesus has given to you, whatever that task may entail.
PRAYER:
Father, teach us to know the assignment you have for us to do here on the earth. Give us the grace to remain faithful and dedicated to our calling and election until we have finished our course. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen!
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: CHOSEN ἐκλέγομαι (eklegomai) is the Greek word translated “chosen” in Acts 22:14. It means to select or appoint with intention and purpose. The same word appears in John 15:16, where Jesus said, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit.”
When Ananias told Paul that God had chosen him, it was not a random selection. It was a deliberate act of divine purpose. God’s choice included revelation (“to know His will”), relationship (“to see the Righteous One”), and responsibility (“to be His witness”).
This reminds us that God’s call is never vague. Each believer’s assignment fits into His redemptive plan. Being chosen is both an honour and a responsibility—to know, to see, and to serve.
Reflect on this:
Ask yourself today: Am I walking in the assignment God has chosen for me, or am I still waiting for the clarity He has already given?
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