Hijacked Destiny: Reclaiming Your Divine Purpose
Life's thieves and robbers
Throughout history, humanity’s destiny has been repeatedly co-opted by evil, often through deception and spiritual manipulation. The biblical story of Esau and Jacob is a striking example: Esau, in a moment of desperation, traded his birthright—his destiny and inheritance—for a fleeting physical need. In doing so, he lost far more than he gained, illustrating how easily one’s divine purpose can be surrendered under pressure.
This theme recurs throughout Scripture: the Israelites’ demand for an earthly king (as seen in the story of Saul), the prodigal son’s pursuit of pleasure, and each account of a destiny hijacked by compromise or by seduction into worldly desires.
Jesus Christ revealed in John 10:8 that “all who came before him were robbers and thieves.” These words point to the spiritual forces and systems that have always sought to steal, kill, and destroy the destinies God intended for humanity.
Who were these robbers and thieves?
Let’s explore what this means.
The human body was created as a temple for the Holy Spirit, intended to house divine purpose and destiny. Yet, after Adam and Eve’s fall, this purpose was corrupted: the Holy Spirit departed, and fallen angels, demons, and unclean spirits gained access. Stripped of their spiritual inheritance, humanity began seeking protection and fulfillment in physical things, further distancing themselves from their true destiny.
Pause for a moment and reflect on how often we seek safety and security in what is physical and worldly, when only The Most High God can provide.
Generation after generation, humanity has squandered the birthright. We have bowed at the altars of false gods, placed idols at our front doors, in stores, and in restaurants, and built altars in our homes. We do it all to seek comfort, safety, and advantage from the fallen ones, who can only eventually assure our fall.
Jeremiah 14:22 (OSB) says, “Is there anyone among the idols of the Gentiles able to cause rain? Or will the sky yield its fullness at their request? Are you not He? Therefore, since you made all these things, we will wait for You.”
The difference between the Messiah and false gods is made plain in John 10:11 when Jesus Christ says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives his life for his sheep.”
After the fall of mankind, when the fallen ones deceived Adam and Eve into giving them dominion, something was always required to appease the fallen angels, demons, and unclean spirits. False gods require food, drink, and blood offerings. Money, because of how it is often attached to labor, represents blood, sweat, and tears on an altar. Meanwhile, the Most High God, YAH (Psalm 68:4 NKJV), requires a sacrifice of sincere praise (Psalm 50:7-15 NKJV), and the Messiah gave of himself.
This article was originally written in October 2025; as of May 2026, the LA Times has just released statistics that over 800,000 technology workers have been laid off since 2022.
Perfect timing for this point.
Evil systems continue to co-opt destiny by pressuring people to step outside the image and purpose for which they were created. Today, this shows up as individuals being funneled into careers, industries, and ambitions that are contrary to their calling. Instead of seeking God’s will, many are seduced by worldly definitions of success, often perpetuated by those who profit from the misdirection of destinies.
Let’s use the example of becoming a doctor, at least in the context of the United States of America (though this point applies elsewhere as well). To become a doctor is a noble pursuit, as is nursing and caregiving in general. At least, so it would seem.
Most medical schools have acceptance rates below 7%, and fewer than 45% of applicants are accepted to any medical school.
Empathy is a key component of caring for people. Highly empathetic people are generally less aggressive or competitive. Yet, competition is the bar to entry for medical school, rather than demonstrated empathy and awareness of others. Prestige, recognition, and accolades are often the motivation for highly competitive people.
As the pursuit of certain professions becomes more about competition and profit than calling and service, even noble fields like medicine are twisted to serve systems of exploitation rather than healing. This is yet another way destiny is stolen and repurposed for evil ends.
An example of how poorly empathy is rewarded in the medical field was when a surgeon was blacklisted by a major insurance company for advocating for her patient.
Yet, even as destinies are co-opted and systems corrupted, hope remains. The Bible features a deliverance verse: Genesis 27:40 NIV “You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you will throw his yoke from off your neck.” We are not condemned to bondage forever, there is always a path to reclaiming our God-given destiny.
Yahusha Hamashiach, Jesus Christ, promised that His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30). Through Him, redemption and restoration of destiny are possible. Step back into your dominion birthright and reject the yoke of evil that seeks to co-opt your purpose.
Dear God,
Thank You for Your mercy and grace, and for calling me into alignment with Your divine purpose. I ask for Your protection over my destiny, shield me from every deception, scheme, or system that would seek to divert me from the path You have set. Open my eyes to recognize when evil attempts to co-opt my purpose, and grant me the strength to resist every counterfeit calling. Sharpen my discernment so I may walk boldly in the gifts and direction You have ordained for me. Restore all that has been lost or stolen, and empower me to reclaim my birthright in You.
In the holy and matchless name of Yahusha Hamashiach, Amen.