Stop Waiting for the End—Start Walking in Your Calling
Before you start reading, I want to make something clear: I’m not here to judge anyone who thought the rapture was going to happen this year. I understand the fear and the longing behind those conversations—because I’ve felt it too.
For as long as I can remember, the church has been filled with talk about the end times. I still remember being a kid in 1999, standing in a supermarket with my aunty, overhearing her tell friends that the year 2000 might be the end of the world. News outlets were warning about Y2K, predicting that computers would crash and society would collapse. People were genuinely afraid that the world was about to burn.
And it hasn’t stopped. In the last decade, we’ve heard endless speculation about the mark of the beast, the antichrist, and the end of days. Some point to technology like Neuralink. Others label political figures as the antichrist. The noise is constant, and it can feel overwhelming.
I had hoped that by now, believers my age would have a firmer grasp on Jesus’ own words—that not even He knew the day or the hour of His return. Yet here we are, with rapture dates being set for September… then October… and disappointment following close behind.
I don’t say this to mock anyone. Back in 2020, when Sydney went into some of the strictest lockdowns in the world, I was terrified. For the first time in my life, I thought, This is it. This is the end. That was five years ago.
So yes, it’s valid to discuss what season we’re in—whether the millennial reign has already happened, whether we’re in Satan’s little season, or even whether the rapture is biblical at all. These are conversations worth having. But here’s the danger: it’s one thing to be alert to the times, and it’s another thing to stop living because of fear.
Some say the rapture is near. Others debate what season we’re in. But here’s the truth: no matter when the Lord returns, He has placed you here, in this generation, for a reason.
This isn’t about fear. It’s about hope. It’s about asking the Father: What is my assignment in this season?
God Gives Assignments Even in Hard Times
When we look at Scripture, we see that God’s assignments were rarely handed out in peaceful, easy seasons. More often than not, they came during times of persecution, oppression, or uncertainty.
• Nehemiah received his assignment while God’s people were living under foreign rule. He was called to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem—a task that required courage, persistence, and faith in the face of opposition.
• Joshua was tasked with taking territory and leading God’s people into the Promised Land. His assignment came with battles, resistance, and the need to trust God’s presence every step of the way.
• Paul carried out much of his ministry under Roman rule, often from prison cells. Yet even in chains, he wrote letters that still strengthen the church today.
• Daniel served faithfully under pagan kings in Babylon, refusing to compromise his devotion to God. His assignment was to remain steadfast and to speak truth in a hostile environment.
• Gideon felt too weak and insignificant, yet God called him a “mighty warrior” and gave him victory against overwhelming odds.
• Jonah ran from his assignment, reluctant to obey, but God pursued him until he fulfilled his mission to preach repentance to Nineveh.
• And the early church itself was born under the dictatorship of Rome. In the middle of persecution, the gospel spread like wildfire.
The pattern is clear: God doesn’t wait for perfect conditions to give His children assignments. He calls us in the middle of the storm, under pressure, even when the world feels hostile.
So if you feel like the times we’re living in are too dark, too unstable, or too uncertain for God to use you—remember this: He has always entrusted His people with purpose in the hardest of seasons.
Fear vs. Faith
When Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to His disciples, His first words were not, “Be afraid.” They were, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19). He didn’t tell them to hide, panic, or freeze in fear. He breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:22).
That’s the heart of our calling. We are not meant to live paralyzed by fear of what’s happening in the world. We are meant to live empowered by the Spirit.
Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
Fear makes us freeze. Fear makes us hide. But God has not given us that spirit. He has given us power to act, love to serve, and a sound mind to discern.
So when the world feels unstable, don’t let fear dictate your choices. Let faith move you forward into your assignment.
What If I Don’t Know My Assignment?
Maybe you’re reading this and thinking: “I’m not sure what my assignment is.” That’s okay. The Father delights in revealing His will to His children.
Jeremiah 33:3 says: “Call to Me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and mighty things, which you do not know.”If you seek Him, He will show you. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” When you start spending time with God—reading His Word, praying, listening—revelation will come.
And here’s the good news: there is need everywhere. Even if you don’t yet feel the courage to step outside, nothing is stopping you from praying for others. Prayer is not a “lesser” assignment—it is powerful, vital, and world-shaping.
Right now, many of our brothers and sisters are suffering for their faith. In China, for example, nearly 30 pastors and church leaders from Zion Church were recently detained by the Chinese Communist Party. While some have returned, many remain missing, and their families don’t know what has happened to them. You can read more here.
So if you’re unsure where to start, start here:
• Pray for the persecuted church.
• Pray for your neighbors.
• Pray for courage to step into whatever assignment the Father has for you.
✨ Reflection & Prayer Prompts✨
Take a moment to sit with the Father and ask Him to speak. Here are some questions you can bring before Him:
• Father, what is my assignment in this season?
• Is there something broken You are asking me to rebuild, like Nehemiah?
• Is there ground You want me to take back from the enemy, like Joshua?
• Is there someone You are sending me to, like Paul?
• Am I holding back out of fear, like Gideon, or reluctance, like Jonah? Help me to trust You.
And if you don’t yet feel clear, start with prayer for others:
• Pray for your neighbors.
• Pray for courage to step into your calling.
• Pray for the persecuted church—especially our brothers and sisters in China.
Maybe this is your season to step into what the Father has for you. He has not given you a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Go boldly before His throne, and let Him show you the assignment He’s entrusted to you.
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