Harry S. Truman grew up in a poor family in the Midwestern United States. By age twelve, he had read the Bible twice, not knowing that one day he would help fulfil ancient prophecy. On 14 May 1948, eleven minutes after David Ben Gurion read the declaration of the State of Israel, Truman recognised the new nation despite opposition from allies and political authorities. He later referred to himself as “Cyrus,” echoing the role of the ancient Persian king God used to restore His people.1. God has a purpose for you even before you were bornIsaiah 45:1-4 speaks of King Cyrus, whose name is mentioned 150 years before his birth: “This is what the Lord says to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of… For the sake of Jacob my servant, of Israel my chosen, I summon you by name and bestow on you a title of honour.”God had a plan for Cyrus far beyond his own understanding, faith, or awareness. Similarly, God forms each person with a purpose before birth (Psalm 139:13-16; Jeremiah 1:5). Circumstances, background, or perceived limitations do not change God’s plan. Even those who seem unimportant or overlooked have a destiny that is part of a larger divine story.2. God has a specific purpose to bring deliverance and blessing through youIsaiah 45:1 says: “To Cyrus, whose right hand I take hold of… I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the Lord.”Cyrus was called to subdue nations, open doors, and rebuild God’s city.This principle continues today: people are called to be agents of deliverance and blessing. Communities, cities, and families can experience freedom through God’s work in people’s lives. Jesus came to bring freedom to captives (Isaiah 61:1-2; Luke 4:18-19). Individuals are raised up to be a blessing, bringing light into dark places, hope to the broken, and healing where there is pain.3. God has a purpose that will be fulfilledIsaiah 44:28 and 45:1 show that Cyrus would become king and rebuild Jerusalem. Ezra 1:1-4 records God moving Cyrus’ heart to fulfil His prophecy:“The Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm… to build a temple for him at Jerusalem in Judah.”God’s promises may take years, even decades, to unfold. Abraham waited 25 years for God’s promise that he would have a son to be fulfilled. Paul faced shipwrecks and trials before reaching Rome (Acts 27:23-24). Yet God fulfils every purpose and promise He makes. The Jewish people returned to their homeland despite centuries of exile. The Church continues to grow despite persecution (Matthew 16:18; Acts 2:17).APPLICATIONYou have a purpose: God created you intentionally with a plan (Psalm 139:16; Jeremiah 1:5).You are called to bless and deliver: Communities, families, and nations experience God’s goodness through His people (Isaiah 45:1; Matthew 5:14).God will fulfil His plans: No obstacle is too great. Every God-given promise, prophecy, and calling will come to pass (Isaiah 41:10; Acts 2:17).God’s Spirit brings cleansing, revival, fulfilment and fruitfulness (Titus 3:5-6; Galatians 5:22-23; John 7:37-39). He has prepared a greater future for you, your family, this church and this nation than you can imagine and He is ready to pour life into every dry place.

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