07/04/2026
Apostles Devotion Corner 2026
Tuesday 7th April
SERMON TITLE: YOU ARE FAR ABOVE THE OPINIONS OF PEOPLE — REMAIN FOCUSED
Key Scripture:
Galatians 1:10 (KJV)
"For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ."
INTRODUCTION
In life, one of the greatest distractions to destiny is the opinion of people. Many destinies have been delayed, diverted, or destroyed because individuals listened more to voices around them than to the voice of God.
We live in a world full of opinions:
Some will criticize you
Some will misunderstand you
Some will limit you based on your past
Even our Lord Jesus Christ was not exempt. People called Him:
A carpenter’s son (Matthew 13:55)
A deceiver (Matthew 27:63)
One possessed (John 10:20)
Yet despite all this, He remained focused on His assignment.
Beloved, hear this clearly:
You are not defined by people's opinions; you are defined by God's purpose.
POINT 1: PEOPLE’S OPINIONS DO NOT DEFINE YOUR IDENTITY
Scripture:
Genesis 17:5
"Neither shall thy name any more be called Abram, but thy name shall be Abraham..."
Abram meant exalted father, yet he had no child. People could have mocked him. But God changed his name to Abraham — father of many nations.
Lesson:
People speak based on what they see
God speaks based on what He has ordained
Example: David
1 Samuel 17:28 — His own brother despised him
But God had already chosen him as king
Prophetic Insight:
What people call you is temporary.
What God calls you is eternal.
Declaration:
“I refuse to be defined by human opinion; I am defined by divine purpose!”
POINT 2: FOCUS IS THE KEY TO FULFILLING DESTINY
Scripture:
Luke 9:62
"No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
Distraction is the enemy of destiny.
Example: Jesus
Luke 4:42-43 — People wanted Him to stay, but He said:
"I must preach the kingdom… for therefore am I sent."
Jesus refused to be distracted—even by good opportunities—because He was focused on His mission.
Example: Nehemiah
Nehemiah 6:3
"I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down..."
People tried to distract him, but he stayed focused.
Lesson:
Not every voice deserves your attention
Not every invitation deserves your response
Declaration:
“I will not come down from my assignment in Jesus’ name!”
POINT 3: YOU MUST PLEASE GOD, NOT PEOPLE
Scripture:
Galatians 1:10
1 Thessalonians 2:4
When you try to please people:
You lose direction
You compromise truth
You delay destiny
Example: King Saul
1 Samuel 15:24
"I feared the people, and obeyed their voice."
Because of this, he lost the kingdom.
Example: Jesus
John 8:29
"I do always those things that please him."
Lesson:
You cannot carry God's approval and people's approval at the same time when they conflict.
Prophetic Warning:
If you live for applause, you will die by criticism.
POINT 4: IGNORE NEGATIVE VOICES AND STAY SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED
Scripture:
Isaiah 54:17
"No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn."
Voices will rise—but they don’t have the final say.
Example: Blind Bartimaeus
Mark 10:48
People told him to keep quiet—but he cried louder!
Lesson:
Sometimes progress requires ignoring people
Sometimes breakthrough requires spiritual stubbornness
Declaration:
“Every negative voice against my destiny is silenced in Jesus’ name!”
POINT 5: GOD WILL VINDICATE YOU IF YOU STAY FOCUSED
Scripture:
Psalm 75:6-7
"Promotion cometh neither from the east… but God is the judge."
Example: Joseph
Betrayed by brothers
Falsely accused
Forgotten in prison
But he stayed focused—and God lifted him.
Lesson:
You don’t need to fight every opinion—
God will prove them wrong in His time.
CONCLUSION
Beloved:
People will talk — stay focused
People will doubt — stay focused
People will criticize — stay focused
Because: You are far above their opinions!
Hebrews 12:2
"Looking unto Jesus…"
Keep your eyes on Jesus, not on people.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS
I rise above every negative opinion in Jesus’ name!
I remain focused on my divine assignment!
Every voice against my destiny is silenced!
I receive divine approval over human approval!
My destiny shall not be distracted or derailed!
PRAYER POINTS
Father, deliver me from the trap of people-pleasing
Lord, give me the grace to stay focused
Every negative word spoken over my life, be cancelled
Father, align me with Your purpose
Lord, lift me above criticism into destiny fulfillment
APOSTLE BRIG- GEN (rtd) DR. VINCENT MWENYA
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LUSAKA, ZAMBIA 🇿🇲