Do Big Things: Why God Didn’t Create You for Average but for Impact

Douglas Vandergraph
Nov 11
5 min read

There’s a voice inside you saying: “Do big things. And it’s not just a whisper—it’s a divine calling. God didn’t create you for average. He didn’t settle for comfort or mere survival. He created you for impact. When you fully trust Him, your faith becomes the multiplier for your reach.

1. The Foundation: Understanding Why You Exist

From the very beginning, Scripture makes it clear that you were created not by accident, but on purpose. As theologians note, “God’s purpose for our life has two major aspects: his purpose in the world to come and his purpose in the present world.” C.S. Lewis Institute You weren’t placed here just to exist—you were placed here to make a difference. The world doesn’t need another comfortable individual. It needs someone who steps out—shaky knees and all—and says “yes” to the call.

Core Christianity sums it up: “God created you to know him, to love him, to glorify him, and to enjoy him.” Core Christianity That means your life is framed by relationship with God, not just activity. Attached to that relationship is the bold expectation: you are meant to do more than exists in comfort. You are meant to do something that matters.

2. Why “Survival” Doesn’t Capture God’s Plan

Survival is about holding on. It’s about safety and comfort. But your calling is greater. When you live simply to survive, you stay within lines drawn by fear. But when you live for impact, you draw outside those lines—because your assignment is bigger than your fear.

One writer described what it means to “make impact for Christ”:

“If it is true that we are united with Christ, what can keep us from making an impact?” Robin Revis Pyke, Ph.D.That question shifts your thinking: it’s not about can I—it’s about why wouldn’t I. If you have the power of the resurrected Christ within you, then doing big things is not optional—it’s expected.

3. Trusting God With Your Steps Means He Multiplies Your Reach

The secret to impact isn’t grand strategy—it’s trust. When you trust God with your steps, you position yourself for multiplication. One small obedience, one step of faith, can trigger exponential reach.

Consider how Scripture describes believers:

“We are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)There’s a ride of purpose waiting. When you step into it, the footprints you leave are not just yours—they become part of a greater story.

Let your posture be this: I will step, even if my knees shake. I will obey, even if the outcome isn’t clear. Because obedience invites multiplication.

4. Overcoming the Barriers: Fear, Doubt, Comfort

If God didn’t create you for average, then average is the enemy of your assignment. Comfort often becomes a trap. Fear whispers “wait until later,” doubt murmurs “maybe you’re not enough.” But your purpose is bigger than any of that.

Fear of failure: It’s real. But faith means you move despite that fear. Fear of criticism: People might question you. But God isn’t asking the crowd’s approval. Fear of insignificance: You might think your gift is small. But when offered, small can become significant.

There’s a verse to carry:

“Without revelation people run wild, but the one who listens to instruction will be happy.” (Proverbs 29:18)When God gives you vision and you move on it, the resistance doesn’t matter. The call overrides it.

5. What Impact Looks Like on the Ground

Impact isn’t always dramatic. It might look like:

Showing up for someone when they’re discouraged.
Sharing your story of faith in your workplace.
Choosing to lead in love rather than withdrawal.
Accepting a role of service when no one else will.

Yes, some “big things” appear gigantic from our vantage point. But many truly big things are the sum of many small steps. The key: you walk where God leads, not where you are comfortable.

6. Faith as Your Engine

Faith isn’t wishful thinking—it’s the engine that powers your purpose. When you believe God sees your potential, you begin to operate like someone redeemed for a purpose. Hebrews 11:1 reminds us: faith is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”

Let faith move you from “just doing life” into “impacting life. When you go beyond survival, you step into significance. Your faith says: “I’m here for more than the status quo.”

7. The Time Is Now

There’s no perfect moment to start. Waiting for “someday” means you postpone purpose. God says “go”—right now. Let this moment be the tipping point. Step forward. Even if your knees shake.

Scripture compels the present:

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” (Ephesians 5:16)Don’t wait for permission. Change doesn’t always wait for readiness. Often it waits for a believer who says: “I choose obedience.”

8. Your Impact Echoes Into Eternity

What you do here matters not just for now—but for eternity. When you align your life with God’s design, the ripples you create carry beyond your lifetime. You’ll see how your small acts of faith fit into a grand story.

Because God created you for impact, the echo of your faith will touch others after you’re gone. You become a legacy of hope.

9. Practical Steps to Launch Your “Big Things” Season

Pray for vision: Ask God, “What big thing have you prepared for me?”
Take one courageous step: Do something today that scares you but moves you.
Trust God with the outcome: Let Him work behind the scenes.
Serve others: Impact often begins when you lift someone else.
Reflect on the Word: Let Scripture shape your definition of “big.”
Measure progress in obedience, not applause: Impact is not always public.
Stay connected: You weren’t meant to go alone—find community.

10. Final Word

You are not average. You were formed in the image of God, chosen for more than what this world settles for. He created you to be a beacon—a story of faith, hope, and extraordinary reach. Embrace the call. Walk into your assignment.

When you trust Him with your steps, He will multiply your reach. Step out now. Your purpose is stronger than your fear. Your calling is bigger than your doubt. And your faith is more powerful than anything standing in your way.