Series: Recovering Stolen Identity & Reclaiming Misplaced Destiny: Part 2: Do Not Sell Your Birthright Or How Not To Lose Your Identity

12. They may be your superiors.

13. They may be your colleagues.

14. They lubricate your friction.

15. They are divine intermediaries between you and your purpose in life.

GENERAL CATEGORIES OF DESTINY HELPERS

1. The Jethros: It is important to have mentors in life. E.g. Eli had experience; Samuel had calling.

2. The Aarons: Your peers. Pro. 27:17 Iron sharpens iron so a friend sharpens…

3. The Joshuas: The impact of a great destiny is leaving a legacy. You leave it with the Joshuas.

EIGHT UNCOMMON DESTINY HELPERS

1. Divine Connectors: Missing link between who you are and who you were designed to be. E.g. 2 Kings 5:1-3: Naaman & Servant Girl.

2. Movers & Influencers: Have influence, ability, connections to bring you to next level. E.g. Joseph talented but in prison. Met Baker then Pharaoh, became PM in 24 hours.

3. The Gifted: Skillful in chosen professions, talented, gifted. E.g. 1 Sam. 16 David & Saul.

4. Burden Carriers: God releases them into your life to help you carry your burdens when the road to your destiny becomes rough. E.g. John 6:66-69 Jesus needed the 12 Disciples.

5. Ladder Holders: They help you focus on your assignment when everyone is saying you have arrived. E.g. 1 Chron. 11: David’s Mighty Men.

6. The Man Of God: Carriers of mantle that make them gifts to the Church. E.g. 2 Chro. 20:20 Believe in God and you shall be established, believe in His prophets and you shall prosper. Saul (donkey chaser) met Samuel - became King. Disciples met Jesus - became apostles; Shunammite woman met Elisha - became a mother.

7. Uncommon Mentor: They have been at where you are going, know the terrain, have the scars. E.g. Jesus mentored the disciples. Elijah mentored Elisha.

8. The Uncommon Enemy: You will need an uncommon enemy to succeed & accomplish the purpose for which you were commissioned. E.g. 1 Sam. 17: Goliath made David a star. E.g. 1 Sam. 1-2: Elkanah: Hannah’s entice Peninnah brought prayer & children out of Hannah.

HOW CAN YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR DESTINY CONNECTORS:

1. Be Nice To People.

2. Avoid Pride.

3. Help People Solve Their Problems.

4. Pray for Right Destiny Connectors. 5. Run From Sins: Run from sinful friends.

6. Demonstrate Godly Character Always (Joseph)

7. Exhibit Aggressive Prayer: Power in prayer.

8. Give to Cause of Christ (Tithe, Treasure, Talent).

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF IDENTITY

Without Identity, There Can Be No Destiny. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. Without identity, you will only live an accidental lifestyle waiting for things to happen. Whatever has the most influence on you is what you follow. If your appetite wins, you follow your appetite but not your reason to be.

E.g. The Prodigal Son: His Identity was the Father’s Son but his appetite took him out of his Destiny. Judas: Walking with a Destiny Maker yet lost – Greed for money & Power. Demas: 2 Tim. 4:10 – Demas has forsaken me because he loves this present world. We are strangers, pilgrims, sojourners, aliens. Some of us want to naturalize when we lose our identity. Gehazi: Left the prophet Elisha to follow after gold. Esau: Sold his birthright (Identity). When We Accepted Christ As Lord & Savior, we became kings in God’s Kingdom. And by right of our new birth in Christ, we gain power & privileges. Yet few of us actually enjoy or utilize those privileges. Some have squandered that identity. Don’t sell your birthright. What Does It Mean?