In life, everyone experiences both good and bad moments, often questioning why such things happen. However, God’s Word provides a clear answer: nothing in our lives is meaningless in His plan. As stated in Romans 8:28:

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

This verse reassures believers that for those who love God, there are no accidents. Every experience—even those that seem negative in the eyes of others—plays a role in guiding a person toward God’s intended purpose.

While not everything that happens is directly willed by God, He can turn even hardships into blessings and transform difficulties into His advantage.

Many people assume that their past mistakes prevent them from fulfilling their calling. This is not true. Whether someone has struggled with alcoholism, immorality, or other challenges, God can use those experiences to help others.

It is like taking a piece of scrap metal, refining it, and turning it into something useful—similarly, God transforms our past into a blessing for others.

A powerful example Pastor Gisanura shared is of a preacher who once lived a sinful life and came to Rwanda from the United States. This individual used his past experiences to reach people: he once bought drinks for patrons at a bar and shared God’s Word with them.

Many of them accepted Christ and later joined him in ministry. Years later, someone who had been a prostitute that day became a preacher herself, even ministering to her former mentor. This story demonstrates how God can use our past to impact many lives.

These examples confirm that all experiences—good and bad—can come together for a greater good. Struggles, pain, lessons learned, work, and education are all part of God’s way of blessing us.

Scripture shows that our calling does not begin with what we do but with God Himself. Romans 8:29 says: "For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters."

God knew us before we were born and called us to a great purpose: to be like Christ. This calling is not limited to becoming a preacher, singer, or professional; it means thinking, acting, and living in alignment with Jesus’ example.

Jesus told Peter that he would become a “fisher of men” even though he was only a fisherman. This shows how God uses our past experiences to prepare us for our calling. Every journey is unique, but all paths lead to the same goal: Christ.

When a person embraces their calling, they experience God’s guidance and protection. Romans 8:30 explains: "And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified."

This illustrates the stages of a person’s journey in God’s plan: called, justified, and glorified. Glorification is not just earthly success; it is complete blessing, including peace, honor, good name, and eternal reward.

Therefore, someone who accepts their calling should not fear their past or the challenges they face. God is using all circumstances to fulfill His plan. The battles we face are not ours alone—they are God’s, and those who trust Him are part of the victorious group.

In conclusion, Pastor Christian Gisanura emphasized that a person’s calling in God’s plan is not based solely on their actions but on the purpose God has designed for them since eternity.

Every experience, no matter how difficult, works together to bring about blessings. Understanding this allows a person to live with hope, knowing that a bright future and God’s perfect plan await them.