The Lord Needs It: Finding Your Worth in the Master’s Call

Discover your true worth in Christ. From a Kenyan village to our ministry at Christlike Generation Global, learn how God uses the "unseen" for His glory.

TIm Maloi

5/8/20242 min read

Donkeys in N/Enkare
Donkeys in N/Enkare

From the Red Dust of Kenya to the Call of Christ: Finding Your Worth in the Master’s Purpose

I grew up walking the red dust roads of Naireggie Enkare in Kenya. Back then, my life was defined by the rhythm of the land and the weight of a water jerrican. As a barefoot boy from a small village, it was easy to feel unseen—like my life was "tied up" in a place the rest of the world had forgotten.

But I have learned that God’s greatest movements often begin in quiet corners. Whether you are in a rural village or a busy city in Georgia, your value isn't defined by your location; it’s defined by the Master’s call.

The Hidden Vessel: "The Lord Needs It"

In the Gospel, before Jesus entered Jerusalem, He sent His disciples on a very specific mission: “Go into the village ahead of you... You will find a donkey tied there, one that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it to Me.”

Jesus didn't ask for a creature with a grand pedigree or a track record of worldly success. He simply gave the disciples four words to say if anyone questioned them: “The Lord needs it.”

That donkey was unnoticed by the crowds. To the world, it was just a common animal tied to a post. But Jesus saw its purpose before He ever saw its face. He knew exactly where it was hidden, and He knew it was the specific vessel chosen to carry the King.

Why Your Value Isn't Found in the Applause

In the journey from Kenya to the United States, it is easy to get caught up in the chase for "fame" or "status." But the donkey reminds us of a different truth. When it carried Jesus into Jerusalem, it walked on expensive garments and palm branches.

The donkey bore the weight of glory, but it received none of the applause.

Your worth isn't found in being "known" by the world; it is found in being valued by the Creator. When you carry Christ into your work, your family, or your community, you are walking a road of destiny that no amount of worldly recognition can buy.

Our Mission: Bringing Out the Worth in a Generation

This is the heartbeat of our ministry. Through Christlike Generation Global and Life Saving Ministries, we aren't interested in building "celebrities" or chasing temporary recognition. Our mission is to bring out the intrinsic value and God-given worth of every person through Jesus Christ.

When you realize you are Saved, Accepted, Loved, and Transformed, your entire identity shifts. You stop looking for a platform and start looking for a path of service.

We see this same thread of purpose in Real Africa Travel. Travel isn't just about a vacation; it's about God moving people across nations and cultures to fulfill a specific divine timing. Sometimes, He moves you across an ocean just to show you that you are a vital part of His much larger story.

Are You Feeling "Tied Up" Today?

If you feel overlooked—by your job, your past, or your current circumstances—remember these three truths:

  1. God knows your location: He knew exactly which alley that donkey was in, and He knows exactly where you are.

  2. God sees your untapped potential: He chooses the vessels the world often ignores to carry His greatest glory.

  3. God defines your worth: Your value is found in the fact that the Lord has a use for you.

Your background is a circumstance, not an identity. Stop waiting for the world’s applause and start listening for the Master’s voice saying, "I have need of you."

Amen.