Recently, while travelling with my Personal Assistant, an observant young man, I asked a question I’ve often posed to people close to me over the years. It’s one of those questions that reveal the inner workings of a man’s soul: “Is there anything you feel a deep compulsion to do before you leave this world?”

He thought for a moment, then answered thoughtfully, “I don’t feel any particular compulsion. But I do wake up each day with curiosity and a drive to do something better than I did yesterday.” His answer was honest. It was the kind of answer that reflects an evolving soul, still searching, still growing; it was the kind of answer many people would give. But it reminded me again of how uniquely I’ve always experienced this matter.

You see, for me, it was never a question of whether there was something I must do before I leave this world. I’ve known it for as long as I can remember. From as early as the age of sixteen, while my peers were planning futures in law, business, or politics, I began to sense a different pull in my spirit. A quiet but constant voice whispering that my path was not their path. That I was created, not just called, but created, to preach the Gospel. It wasn’t convenient. It didn’t always align with my ambitions.

I remember clearly how this pull would intensify even during exam periods while studying for my diploma in law. There I would be, surrounded by textbooks and legal notes, trying to focus on jurisprudence or civil procedure, and the Holy Spirit would impress it on my heart, “ Victor, you will preach the Gospel.” The pull was so strong that it often felt like a weight I could not shake off, and yet, it didn’t burden me. It awakened me. It shaped my prayers, redirected my goals, and ultimately led me to surrender to the call that has since taken me to countless nations and countless lives, each one a testimony of God’s grace and divine assignment.

But here is the thing: while mine came early and with deep conviction, not everyone’s journey into purpose will look like mine. God wants each of us to discover the purpose He ordained from the beginning. Some will feel a strong compulsion, like I did. Others may stumble upon purpose through a hobby, a moment of divine providence, or even by discovering a solution to a problem no one else seems to care about. For me, it did me good to find it early because it allowed me to focus and build intentionally along this path. But if yours hasn’t come early, don’t despair. Purpose is not hidden from you; it’s hidden for you.

There are clues God often places along our journey to help us discern our calling:

● Family patterns and heritage. Just like the early fathers of humanity became fathers of professions, for example, Jubal the father of those who handle the harp and flute, so also, our lineage might hint at what God has deposited in us.

● Consistent life experiences. Joseph always found himself in leadership, whether in Potiphar’s house, prison, or Pharaoh’s palace. If you consistently find yourself in certain roles, pay attention.

● Your gifts. Our gifts are tools for our purpose. They are divine hints. If you sing, write, lead, build, nurture, create, there’s a reason God wired you that way.

● Problems you can’t ignore. Sometimes, your calling is hidden in a burden. The thing that keeps you up at night, that you care about when others are indifferent, may be whispers from heaven.

Yet, beyond all these clues, I must emphasize this: the true purpose of a product is best understood in the hands of the manufacturer. Our Creator knows our design, and He alone gives ultimate clarity. Yes, God speaks. Not always in spectacular ways, but He speaks. Through dreams. Through a still small voice. Through an inner witness that grows stronger in the place of prayer.

As we seek Him with a sincere heart, clarity comes. And when you do find it, when you step into your purpose, something incredible happens. Even when I feel tired, weak, or unwell, I come alive the moment I stand to preach. A surge of energy floods my body. A divine flow takes over. There is also an indescribable peace and joy that overwhelms me every single time I do what I was born to do. That, to me, is the ultimate confirmation: I am home in my calling.

And so, I encourage you: pay close attention. Listen to the whispers. Observe the patterns. Follow the clues. Most importantly, seek God with all your heart. If you ever feel lost, don’t despair. God is still on the throne. Your existence is not an accident, and your purpose will show forth in due season if you keep your eyes on Him. He is faithful to reveal it, guide you into it, and walk with you every step of the way. “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” — Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV).