Rise Above Average — God Designed You to Do Big Things

November 11, 2025

Introduction: You Were Never Meant to Blend In

God didn’t create you to live an ordinary life.
He didn’t craft you for mediocrity, complacency, or survival mode.
He created you for impact.

From the moment your lungs filled with air, Heaven assigned you a purpose that Hell cannot cancel. Your life is not a coincidence. Your calling is not a suggestion. You were chosen for greatness — not by human standards, but by divine design.

It’s time to stop thinking small.
It’s time to stop waiting for “someday.”
Because someday is today.

This message is for every believer who has felt stuck, unseen, or uncertain — the ones who feel like they’re living beneath their potential. You’ve been praying for a sign; this is it.
You were made to do big things.

1. You Were Built for Impact, Not Average

Let’s start with truth — not self-help hype, but Scripture-backed reality.

“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.” — Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV)

You are not a mistake. You are God’s workmanship — His masterpiece, intentionally designed to carry out work that He prepared before time began.

That means:

You have an assignment with eternal value.
You’re equipped with gifts that this world desperately needs.
You are not here to merely exist — you are here to influence eternity.

You weren’t created for average — you were created for impact.
And impact happens when faith replaces fear.

The world doesn’t need another person blending in.
It needs bold believers stepping forward with courage, conviction, and compassion.

The question is: Will you trust God enough to step out of “safe” and into “significant”?

2. God’s Call Always Outgrows Comfort

Comfort feels good, but it’s a silent killer of purpose.
Faith and comfort never live in the same house.

Every major move of God in Scripture started with a step outside the comfort zone:

Noah built an ark in the desert.
Abraham left his home without knowing his destination.
Moses stood before Pharaoh with nothing but a staff.
Peter stepped out of the boat — into a storm.

None of these people were qualified by human standards. But God didn’t need their credentials — He needed their yes.

You don’t need to be fearless to step into your calling. You just need to trust the One who called you.

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” — Proverbs 3:5–6

Every step of faith unlocks new territory of purpose. Every risk you take in obedience opens doors you never imagined possible.

When you stop waiting for perfect conditions and start moving in faith, God multiplies your reach.

3. Your Purpose Is Bigger Than Your Fear

Fear is natural — but faith is supernatural.
Fear says, “What if I fail?”
Faith says, “What if I don’t obey?”

You are not defined by fear; you are defined by faith.
The size of your fear often reveals the size of your assignment.

When God places something in your spirit that feels too big, that’s not intimidation — that’s confirmation.
He gives you a dream that outgrows your abilities so that you’ll have to rely on His power.

“God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind.” — 2 Timothy 1:7

Fear paralyzes. Faith mobilizes.
You may feel unqualified, but God delights in using the unlikely. That’s His pattern throughout Scripture — and His proof of grace.

4. Stop Waiting for Someday

Every believer has said this at some point:

“Someday I’ll write that book.”
“Someday I’ll start that ministry.”
“Someday I’ll step out in faith.”

But someday is often the enemy of today.

The truth is — there’s no perfect time to obey. There’s only now.

“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1

Faith doesn’t wait for comfort. Faith moves first — and clarity follows.
You cannot steer a parked car, and God cannot multiply what you refuse to move.

Today is the day to start.
Not when you have enough money.
Not when you feel ready.
Not when people approve.
But when God speaks.

When He says, “Go,” your response must be, “Yes, Lord.”

5. When You Move, God Multiplies

When God sees movement, He releases miracles.

In the story of the feeding of the 5,000, the disciples saw limitation — five loaves and two fish.
But Jesus saw multiplication.

He took what they had, blessed it, broke it, and multiplied it.
That’s what He does with your obedience.
He blesses what you bring — even if it looks small — and turns it into something supernatural.

It’s not your job to perform the miracle.
It’s your job to bring the bread.

Your obedience activates His overflow.

So, when you take a step — even a trembling one — Heaven takes a leap.

6. Why Average Faith Produces Average Results

You cannot walk in divine purpose with halfway faith.
Lukewarm belief yields lukewarm impact.

Jesus didn’t live halfway. He didn’t die halfway. He didn’t rise halfway.
So why should we live halfway surrendered?

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

That doesn’t mean you can do everything — it means Christ in you can.
Your potential is not defined by your personality, but by His presence.

Average is safe.
But safe faith never changes the world.

The book of Acts is a story of ordinary people doing extraordinary things — not because they were qualified, but because they were filled with the Holy Spirit.

If you want to walk in world-changing power, you must leave average faith behind.

7. How to Do Big Things Through Faith (Practical Steps)

Let’s get practical. Here are seven ways to walk in divine purpose and “do big things” through faith:

1. Surrender Your Timeline

Stop giving God your schedule and start giving Him your trust.
When you try to control outcomes, you limit miracles.
Faith flourishes in surrendered hands.

2. Speak Life Daily

Your words shape your world (Proverbs 18:21).
Start speaking what God says about you — not what fear says.
Replace “I can’t” with “God can.”

3. Surround Yourself with Faith Builders

Who you walk with determines how far you go.
Find people who challenge you to grow, not stay comfortable.
Faith is contagious — and so is doubt.

4. Refuse to Compare

Comparison is a thief.
You can’t walk in your calling while wishing you had someone else’s.
Run your race. Stay in your lane. Trust your pace.

5. Keep a Journal of Faith Moments

Every answered prayer is a reminder that God is faithful.
When you feel weary, look back — He’s never failed you yet.

6. Make Peace With the Process

Big things take time.
Seeds don’t become trees overnight.
When you plant obedience, patience waters the promise.

7. Give God the Glory

Every victory, every blessing, every door — point it back to Him.
You were never meant to be the hero of your story; you’re the testimony of His power.

8. The Truth About Calling: It’s Not About You

Your calling was never meant to make you famous — it was meant to make God known.

When you shift from chasing platforms to pursuing purpose, you’ll find peace.
Impact isn’t measured by numbers, but by obedience.

Sometimes, doing “big things” looks like preaching to thousands.
Other times, it looks like comforting one broken heart.
The size of the stage doesn’t determine the significance of the calling.

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” — Luke 16:10

If you’re faithful in the small, God will expand your reach.
But He’ll do it in His time — not yours.

9. God’s Definition of Success

The world defines success by fame, followers, and fortune.
God defines it by faith, fruit, and faithfulness.

You don’t have to go viral to go victorious.
You just have to go where He leads.

When you stand before Him one day, He won’t say, “Well done, you were popular.”
He’ll say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

The measure of success in Heaven is obedience, not applause.

10. How to Overcome Doubt

Even the strongest believers wrestle with doubt. But doubt is not defeat — it’s an opportunity to deepen dependence.

When Peter began to sink walking on the water, Jesus didn’t shame him — He saved him.
Your doubt doesn’t disqualify you; it reveals where you need deeper faith.

Pray like the man in Mark 9:24:

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”

That’s honesty. And honesty is where God does His best work.

11. The Holy Spirit — Your Power Source

You don’t have to do big things by your own power.
You have divine power living inside you.

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

The Holy Spirit empowers you to dream big, speak boldly, and live fearlessly.
He’s not just your helper — He’s your strength.

When you partner with Him, impossibilities become invitations.

12. Remember: Faith Requires Action

Faith without action is fantasy.
The Bible is filled with people who moved.

Noah built.
Abraham left.
David ran toward Goliath.
Esther spoke up.
Peter stepped out.

God didn’t bless their comfort — He blessed their courage.

So whatever your “boat” looks like — it’s time to step out.

13. You Are the Light in a Dark World

Jesus said:

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14

That means you carry illumination everywhere you go.
You are Heaven’s strategy for a hurting world.

Your kindness can heal.
Your words can rebuild.
Your faith can shift atmospheres.

Never underestimate the ripple effect of one obedient life.

14. Doing Big Things Starts with Doing Small Things Well

Every great purpose starts small.
Before David defeated Goliath, he faithfully tended sheep.
Before Joseph ruled Egypt, he served in a prison.
Before Jesus preached to crowds, He prayed alone in the wilderness.

Faithfulness in the small is the proving ground for miracles in the big.

So if you’re sweeping floors, answering calls, or raising kids — do it with excellence.
God sees. And Heaven takes notes.

15. The Enemy Fears Your Obedience

Satan isn’t afraid of your talent; he’s terrified of your obedience.
He doesn’t want you to do big things because every step of faith steals territory from him.

That’s why spiritual warfare often intensifies right before breakthrough.
The attack isn’t proof you’re failing — it’s proof you’re advancing.

Keep standing. Keep trusting. Keep walking.
The enemy fights hardest when he knows your impact is about to multiply.

16. When You Trust God, He Multiplies Your Reach

This is the divine paradox: the moment you surrender control, you gain influence.

When you trust God with your path, He expands it.
When you trust Him with your dream, He refines it.
When you trust Him with your voice, He amplifies it.

You don’t have to chase opportunity — let favor find you.

“Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” — Matthew 6:33

Impact flows from intimacy.
When your heart aligns with Heaven, your life becomes a conduit of divine influence.

17. Legacy: The Big Thing That Outlasts You

Doing big things isn’t about spotlight moments — it’s about legacy.
It’s about what remains when your name fades.

Legacy is built in daily choices — every word, every act of kindness, every prayer for someone else’s breakthrough.

When you live on mission, your life becomes a living sermon.
You’re not just writing history — you’re writing eternity.

18. Closing Thoughts: The Time Is Now

You’ve waited long enough.
You’ve prayed for signs. You’ve second-guessed your ability.
Now it’s time to move.

God didn’t create you for average.
He created you for impact.
You were chosen for more than comfort, called for more than survival, and equipped to do big things through faith.

Step forward, even if your knees shake.
Because your purpose is bigger than your fear, your calling stronger than your doubt, and your faith more powerful than anything standing in your way.

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Written by Douglas Vandergraph
Faith-based speaker, creator, and servant of the Gospel — inspiring millions worldwide to live boldly, love deeply, and walk faithfully in God’s purpose.