THE LINC COLLECTIVE

Too many believers walk with a half-grip on their purpose. Unsure. Insecure. Distracted by detours or defined by discouragement. But if Paul teaches us anything in the letter to the Galatians, it’s that faith flourishes when the call is settled and the grip of grace is not loosened by public opinion or private doubt. We don’t qualify ourselves. We are saved by grace, sent by God, and set apart for His glory.

Let’s begin with this: You are not here by chance. Paul starts his letter not by persuading people of spiritual points but by declaring his origin story: “Paul, an apostle—not from men nor by a man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father…” (Galatians 1:1). Before Paul ever addressed the heresies of Galatia, he addressed his heart.

There are divine transitions in your life that require you to do the same—to settle the assignment. When Nico, a South African entrepreneur, chose to prioritize a faithful gathering of believers over millions in foreign investment, he etched into history a moment of surrender that mirrored Galatians. He didn’t flinch. He didn’t bow to man’s measure. Like Paul, he knew the call on his life wasn’t up for auction—it had already been authored by God. That’s the measure of someone who’s settled the assignment with fire in their heart and eternity in their scope.

Saved by Grace. Paul doesn’t say he was improved by Jesus; he says he was rescued. Friend, you weren’t swept into the Kingdom because of your skills. You didn’t swim to safety; you were drowning, and the cross found you in the channel. He didn’t renovate your life—He resurrected it. This is the gospel: not that we were good and God made us better, but that we were lost and Jesus came running.

If grace is the starting point, there is nothing we can prove or perform to remain in right standing. We are in by mercy and sustained by majesty. Grace is both the ground we stand on and the fuel that propels us into destiny. It’s the reason we show up, the reason we stay in the race when others count us out, and the reason we sing even when storms surround us.

Sent by God. Your calling is not a cosmic coincidence. You are not “just” a parent, “just” a student, “just” a businessperson. You are Heaven’s ambassador, called before time and commissioned for such a time as this. Paul didn’t walk timidly into Galatia wondering if he’d fit the crowd. He came with thunder in his voice and purpose at his core. Not because he was strong, but because grace had sent him.

Moses didn’t feel ready, Gideon didn’t feel brave, and Mary didn’t feel noticed. But Heaven wasn’t interviewing feelings—it was issuing callings. And so your workplace, your school, your neighborhood, your boardroom, your dinner table—they are not neutral places; they are sent spaces. You, friend, are sent.

Set Apart for His Glory. The assignment is not about applause. It’s not for Instagram-worthy moments or affirmation from people who don’t carry your weight. You are set apart to shine His glory. People may see your title, but Heaven sees your posture. This is the glory that cannot be mimicked by charm or measured by likes. It’s your yes to Jesus in every unseen place. That’s where legacy is born.

So, where do we go from here?

We go inward—and upward. Inward to remember that grace found us when we had nothing to offer. Upward to declare that God is writing His glory story through us still.

Settle the assignment. Plant your feet in purpose. And move with fearless obedience. We don’t drift toward destiny—we decide toward it.

Your life is not an accident. Your call is not optional. You were rescued by grace, placed on purpose, and ignited for glory.

Settle it, and run.

ACTIVATION:

Faith:

This Week’s Reflection: Grace isn’t a one-time experience—it’s the ongoing river we drink from. If I believe I was rescued, then my life is no longer about proving, performing, or pretending. It’s about responding to His love with trust and obedience.

This Week: 
Each morning, begin by declaring aloud: “I have been saved by grace. Today, I live from God’s approval, not for man’s applause.” Let that declaration redirect your thoughts, words, and decisions.

Family

This Week’s Insight: The assignment doesn’t only apply to pulpits or platforms—it begins at home. Raising children, honoring parents, loving spouses—these are holy callings. You are sent into your family to embody grace, nurture faith, and model what it means to be set apart.

This Week: 
Share “your assignment story” with your family—how you came to faith, what you feel called to, and what God is doing in your heart. Invite them to share too. Legacy is built through honest moments like these.

Future:

This Week’s Reflection: When grace grips your life, it awakens destiny. But with that destiny comes pressure—society will offer comfort in exchange for calling. To settle the assignment means to say, “Even if it costs me, I’m choosing Kingdom.”

This Week: 
Write your Galatians 1:1–5 statement. Put your name in it. Hang it on your mirror. Speak it into your day. Let heaven remind you—and hell fear—whose you are and why you’re here.

You were saved by grace, sent by God, and set apart for glory. Don’t look sideways. Stay on the wall.