You're Not Behind, You're Right On Time - Identity Comes Before Destiny

APOC Ministry

Eric Thomas

Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 900 Ratings

🗓️ 14 February 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

🔥 Feel like you're behind in life? You're not. You're exactly where God needs you to be. If you've been feeling stuck, lost, or behind schedule in your purpose, this message is for you. Pastor Eric Thomas delivers a powerful word on why identity in Christ must come before destiny—and why God's timing is always perfect. You are not late. You are not behind. You are RIGHT ON TIME. 💎 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ✅ Why your identity must come before your destiny ✅ How to stop chasing validation and start choosing alignment ✅ The TSA checkpoint principle: Identity before movement ✅ Why you're not behind—God's perfect timing explained ✅ How to trust God's process when life feels slow 🔥 POWERFUL QUOTES: 💬 "He's not trying to stop your destiny, He's securing it." 💬 "When you don't know who you are, you chase things. When you know who you are, you choose things. 💬 "Identity confusion produces motion without direction. Identity clarity produces decisions without regrets." 💬 "What concerns you, concerns Him." - Psalm 138:8 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Opening: Royal Airlines Flight 777 06:45 - Valentine's Day & God's Love 18:20 - Eric's Testimony: Homeless to Blessed 25:40 - Psalm 138:8: God Perfects What Concerns You 31:15 - Camille's Testimony: Prayer for a Baby 38:50 - Identity vs. Roles You Occupy 44:20 - TSA Checkpoint: Identity Before Movement 50:10 - Step 1: Identification Before Movement 56:35 - Step 2: Your Boarding Pass & Destination 01:14:30 - Flight 777: Freedom & Alignment 01:20:45 - Closing Prayer 📖 KEY SCRIPTURES: • Psalm 37:23 - "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord" • Psalm 138:8 - "The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me" • Jeremiah 1:5 - "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee" 🎯 YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST: You are CHOSEN. CALLED. ANOINTED. APPOINTED. GOD'S WORKMANSHIP. You don't earn this identity—you were born into it. 📱 CONNECT WITH APOC MINISTRY: 🌐 Website: apocministry.org 📱 Download the APOC App (iOS & Android) 📍 In-Person: Saturdays 11AM EST (Grand Ledge, MI) 💬 Instagram/Facebook: @apocministry 👨‍🏫 ABOUT PASTOR ERIC THOMAS: Pastor Eric "ET" Thomas is the founder of APOC Ministry and a renowned speaker whose testimony of transformation has inspired millions. From living homeless in abandoned buildings at age 16 in Detroit to earning a PhD and pastoring a thriving church, Eric's life proves that God perfects what concerns you. Known for his authentic, no-nonsense preaching style, Eric blends street wisdom with biblical truth to help people discover their identity in Christ and walk in their destiny. His message is simple: You are loved by God not because of what you do, but because of whose you are. 📺 ABOUT APOC MINISTRY: APOC Ministry (Awakening People of Color) is a vibrant church community in Lansing, Michigan, founded by Pastor Eric Thomas. Our mission: Reach UP to God, Reach BACK to serve others. We believe identity comes before destiny, love never fails, and community is essential for growth. At APOC, you'll find authentic worship, practical teaching, and a family committed to helping you discover your purpose. Our Values: ❤️ LOVE | 📈 GROW | 🙌 SERVE Join us live or online: apocministry.org 💰 PARTNER WITH US: Your generosity helps us reach up to God and reach back to serve. Give at apocministry.org/give or through the APOC Ministry app. 🔔 NEXT STEPS: ✅ LIKE this video & SUBSCRIBE for weekly messages ✅ SHARE with 3 people who feel behind in life ✅ COMMENT: What did God speak to you through this message? ✅ DOWNLOAD the APOC app and submit prayer requests ✅ JOIN US live: Wednesdays 6PM & Saturdays 11AM EST © 2026 APOC Ministry | Reaching Up to God, Reaching Back to Serve 📺 New messages every Saturday 11AM EST 🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications so you never miss a word!

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0:00.0	Yo, what's up? It's your boy, E.T. Pastor of a place to change ministries. Thank you so much for
0:06.8	tuning into this podcast. You know, so many people have said to me, E, we love the normal service,
0:11.8	but the podcast, we can wash dishes, wash clothes, work out to it, drive up and down the road,
0:18.9	our commute to work. And so, guys, thank you so much. Look, you know,
0:22.9	we have one goal here, and that is to meet your spiritual needs. And so we hope that this message
0:28.7	helps you in your everyday walk, helps you in your transformation. And most importantly,
0:33.7	we hope that it helps you to make the rest of your life the best of your life. All right. We're going to, I was supposed to play this before I got up, but we're going to play this right now, and I need y'all to listen to this. This is awkward. It's going to be awkward for some of you all to start a service like this, but I really need you to look at it. I want you to close your eyes, but you wouldn't see that you wouldn't catch it all. But I want you to listen to it in the
0:58.9	spirit of God. And then we're going to get ready for new. Anybody ready for new? Come on, anybody
1:03.3	ready for new? Amen. Look, I'm not interested in sermons. I promise you.
1:07.5	Didia tell you, I started speaking in church when I was 17 years old. I can't,
1:10.8	I can't tell you how many sermons I've done since I was 17 years old. I can't tell you how many sermons. I'm not interested in sermons. I'm not trying to give you a sermon today. I'm not interested. I'm trying to give you a spiritual shift. Anybody want a spiritual shift? That's all. I want, Like, I want you to leave here in a ship.
1:28.5	Now, that was a good
1:29.6	sermon. So get ready for the shift. I'm sorry. Good morning, travelers. Welcome to Royal Airlines.
1:41.0	This is your official boarding announcement. At this time, we are preparing for
1:45.3	departure. All passengers carrying heavy burdens, unresolved conflict, pride, fear, or unforgiveness.
1:53.5	Please make your way to the security checkpoint. Before entering today's destination, all hearts must
1:59.9	be inspected. Remove all metal items, distractions, and emotional baggage from your person.
2:05.6	Place them on the belt. They will be examined.
2:08.6	Nothing hidden will clear this flight.
2:10.6	Royal Airlines Flight 777 is now boarding.
2:14.6	Today's destination, freedom. Final destination, alignment. This is a non-stop service.
2:22.5	No and go. Thank you for choosing Royal Airlines. Enjoy your flight.
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