You Were Made to Influence: Walking in the Power God Placed Within You
Have you ever looked at someone and thought, “They just have that something, that ability to walk into a room and change the atmosphere”? We often associate influence with titles, platforms, or popularity. But what if influence was never about any of those things? What if the power to change your world was already placed inside you quietly, invisibly, and purposefully by God Himself?
That is exactly what we unpacked at our Leaders Summit, and the truth that emerged was both simple and profound: Everyone is equipped today and is also influential, whether you know it or not.
Main Scripture
“The kingdom of heaven is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of flour till it was all leavened.”
— Matthew 13:33
1. Influence Is Already Inside You
One of the most liberating truths from this session is this you do not need to wait to become influential. You already are. The question is not whether you have influence, but how you are using it. Love is a kindness that loves without being equipped and if you love, you influence. Influence comes through community. Acts 2:40 reminds us that the early church grew because people were genuinely connected, and through that connection, lives were changed. 1 Corinthians 10:31 challenges us: whatever you do, do it for the glory of God. That is influence in its purest form not performing for an audience, but living with intentionality for an audience of One. Matthew 88 :13-20 further affirms that the way you behave, the way you show up, and the channel of influence you carry are all fulfilling God’s purpose as His disciples.
Big influence starts small. The mustard seed tiny, seemingly insignificant grows into a tree large enough for birds to nest in. That is the Kingdom of God at work. Never despise your small beginnings. Your consistent, quiet faithfulness is already shifting things around you.
2. The Church Is an Agent of Change
Here is a bold statement worth sitting with: The church is called to change the environment not to be changed by it.
Matthew 5:13 calls the church salt. Salt does not become the food it transforms it. If salt loses its flavour, it becomes useless. The moment the church loses its influence, it loses its very purpose. Likewise, Matthew 5:14-16 reminds us that like a light on a hill, the church cannot be hidden. We are not called to blend in we are called to shine.Matthew 16:18-19 gives us the image of a key— and a key has the power of access. There is a key that will help you locate your destiny, and that key carries the power of influence. The more equipped you are, the more influential you become (Ephesians 4:11). The Kingdom of God spreads from within. It is invisible yet undeniable. Even when nothing seems to be happening on the surface, something is always happening beneath it. The results are undeniable transformation is taking place quietly, consistently, and comprehensively.
3. Discipleship and Mentorship Are the Keys to Lasting Influence
Influence is not accidental it is intentional. Discipleship and mentorship are key.
Philemon 1:2 and Colossians 4:15 remind us that we are the church not a building, but a people. We are called to be people of influence because we are part of the church. Acts 14:21-23 shows us that as we learn, grow, and receive messengers of truth, we are actually hosting something far greater than we realise as we entertain strangers, we have also entertained angels (Hebrews 13:2). Journey and mentorship are part of the process. For believers, tribulation is part of the testimony. Manage the gatherings the bonds, the church community because they influence your growth. God is not the author of confusion (1 Corinthians 14:40). He calls us to stay as a family, arranged, and ordered managing our time and influence wisely.
Practical Application This Week
Here is your challenge coming out of the Leaders Summit:
– Identify your sphere of influence — your home, workplace, social circle. How are you showing up there?
– Be intentional about discipleship — invest in one person this week. Encourage, mentor, or simply spend time with someone who needs it.
– Let love lead — remember, love is the foundation of all godly influence. Serve without waiting to feel equipped.
– Don’t despise small beginnings— the leaven is already working. Stay faithful.
Closing
You were not placed on this earth to simply exist you were placed here to influence. Every act of kindness, every word of encouragement, every moment of faithful service is leaven quietly working through the world around you. The Kingdom of God starts small, moves silently, and transforms everything it touches. And so do you when you walk in the power and purpose God has already placed within you.
Lord, help us to steward our influence with humility, love, and intentionality. May we be salt that preserves, light that shines, and leaven that transforms. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
