Stick to the Assignment
A few years ago, I thought being a good leader meant saying yes to everything. If someone needed a flyer, I’d make it. If the mic wasn’t working, I’d fix it. If someone didn’t show up to greet, I’d jump in. On paper, it looked like servant leadership. In reality, I was stretched thin, constantly distracted, and slowly burning out. I was everywhere… except where I was supposed to be.
Then I read Acts 6 with fresh eyes.
The early church was exploding with growth, and naturally, that came with growing pains. One group felt overlooked. People were getting frustrated. It would’ve been easy for the apostles to step in and fix the issue themselves. But instead, they said something bold:
“We’ll stick to our assigned tasks of prayer and speaking God’s Word.”
(Acts 6:4 MSG)
They didn’t say it because they were too good to serve tables. They said it because they knew their calling had a lane. Their lane was prayer and the Word. They delegated the other needs to godly, capable leaders and the result?
“The Word of God prospered. The number of disciples increased dramatically.”
(Acts 6:7 MSG)
The Word didn’t prosper because they got busier. It prospered because they got focused.
When I started saying no to the distractions and yes to the assignment God actually gave me, I felt the shift. Peace returned. Clarity sharpened. And the fruit? That wasn’t up to me, it was up to God.
That moment challenged me. If the early church grew because leaders stayed in their lane, maybe growth in my life would come the same way. I didn’t need to do more, I needed to do what mattered most.
So how do we S.T.I.C.K. to the assignment?
Here’s how:
S - Seek God first
Start with prayer. Let the presence of God set your priorities before people do.T - Track your time
Look at how you’re actually spending your days. Is your calendar aligned with your calling?I - Identify your assignment
Be specific about what God is asking of you in this season. Clarity brings focus.C - Cut the distractions
Say no to good things so you can say yes to the God things. Let go of what’s not yours to carry.K - Keep checking in
Revisit your calling regularly. Ask the Spirit to realign your heart and keep you grounded.
Staying aligned isn’t a one-time decision, it’s a daily surrender.
And that starts with prayer.
God, help me stop confusing busy with faithful. I want to walk in the assignment You’ve given me, not the one I’ve taken on out of pressure or pride. Give me clarity. Give me courage. Help me trust that Your plans are better than mine. Let Your Word prosper through my obedience, not my hustle. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Make it personal:
What’s something I’ve said yes to that might be a distraction, not a calling?
When was the last time I felt truly focused on what God asked me to do?
Who can I invite to help me carry the load so I can stay faithful to my lane?
