DIVINE DEMOLITION FOR DIVINE DESTINY | Set Over Nations | Elvis Ghansa

Devotional

Day 1: Divine Demolition Prepares the Way for Divine Destiny

God often begins His work in our lives by first removing, uprooting, or demolishing things that hinder our growth, purpose, or blessing. This process can feel uncomfortable or even painful, but it is not punishment—it is preparation for something greater. Just as a builder clears away old structures before laying a new foundation, God removes what does not align with His will so He can build something new and beautiful in us. When you see things being uprooted or shaken in your life, trust that God is making room for His glory and your destiny. [37:56]

Jeremiah 1:10 (NKJV)
"See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to pull down, to destroy and to throw down, to build and to plant."

Reflection: What is one area of your life where you sense God is removing or shaking something? Can you invite Him to complete His work, even if it feels uncomfortable, trusting that it is preparation for something better?

Day 2: God Gives Authority Before Assignment

Before God calls you to any assignment, He first gives you the authority and spiritual position to fulfill it. Your authority as a believer does not come from your personal ability or qualifications, but from God Himself. Even when you feel unqualified or insecure, remember that God has set you over situations, challenges, and even spiritual opposition. Walk in the confidence that you have been given power to overcome, and that nothing can harm you when you operate under God’s authority. [44:15]

Luke 10:19 (NKJV)
"Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

Reflection: Where do you feel powerless or unqualified right now? How can you step out today in the authority God has already given you, trusting Him to equip you for the task?

Day 3: Allow God to Uproot What He Has Not Planted

God desires to remove from your life anything He did not plant—habits, thoughts, relationships, or patterns that hinder your spiritual growth and fruitfulness. Sometimes we hold on to things out of comfort or familiarity, but God calls us to let Him uproot every weed so that His good seed can flourish. When you allow God to remove what blocks His will, you make space for new vision, opportunities, and divine connections. [51:57]

Matthew 15:13 (NKJV)
"But He answered and said, 'Every plant which My heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted.'"

Reflection: What is one habit, thought, or relationship you sense God did not plant in your life? Are you willing to let Him uproot it so you can grow in Him?

Day 4: Transformation Begins with the Renewal of Your Mind

True transformation and spiritual progress start with a renewed mind. God cannot build His future for you on the ruins of old thinking, limiting beliefs, or cultural patterns that do not align with His Word. As you allow God to renew your mind through Scripture and the Holy Spirit, you will be able to discern His good, acceptable, and perfect will. This renewal is essential for experiencing the fullness of God’s blessings and purpose. [57:06]

Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

Reflection: What is one old belief or mindset you need to surrender to God today? How can you intentionally renew your mind with God’s truth this week?

Day 5: Your Voice and Obedience Can Shift Nations and Destinies

God has called you not just for yourself, but to be a person of impact—your prayers, declarations, and obedience can shift atmospheres, break strongholds, and influence families, communities, and even nations. When you speak God’s Word and walk in obedience, you partner with Him to establish His will on earth. Do not underestimate the power of your voice and your choices; God can use you to bring about generational change and blessing. [01:09:50]

Job 22:28 (NKJV)
"You will also declare a thing, and it will be established for you; so light will shine on your ways."

Reflection: What is one specific declaration or prayer you can make today over your family, community, or nation? How can you use your voice and obedience to partner with God for breakthrough?

Sermon Summary

God’s goodness is evident in every moment we are alive and gathered in His presence. Each day is a gift, and we must not take for granted the opportunities God gives us to worship, grow, and testify of His faithfulness. Sometimes, the very things we pray for—growth, blessing, and transformation—require God to first remove, uproot, or demolish what is broken or limiting in our lives. This process, though uncomfortable, is not punishment but preparation for something greater.

Drawing from Jeremiah 1:10, God’s method is clear: before He builds and plants, He roots out, pulls down, destroys, and throws down. Divine demolition is necessary for divine destiny. God sets us over nations and kingdoms, giving us authority before He gives us assignment. Our place is not beneath our circumstances, but above them, empowered by God’s authority, not merely our own abilities. Like Jeremiah, we may feel unqualified or insecure, but God’s call is not based on our perfection or strength, but on our obedience and willingness to be used.

God’s demolition in our lives targets everything that hinders His purpose—wrong thinking, emotional wounds, unhealthy relationships, secret sins, toxic habits, and limiting beliefs. He removes what He did not plant, what blocks His will, and what threatens our spiritual growth. This is a spiritual excavation, clearing the ground for new foundations, new identity, and new fruitfulness. Transformation begins with the renewal of our minds, as we lay aside every weight and sin that entangles us, making room for God’s new work.

Painful seasons, disappointments, and losses are often God’s way of breaking what has been breaking us. He is not tearing us down, but tearing down strongholds, traditions, and mindsets that keep us from His best. After demolition comes construction: God builds new foundations, plants seeds of destiny, and opens doors for dreams, opportunities, and divine connections. Whatever God plants, He sustains.

Our authority in Christ is not just for personal victory, but to impact families, communities, and nations. Our prayers, declarations, and obedience can shift atmospheres and break generational cycles. We are called not just to survive, but to influence and bless others, carrying God’s love and authority wherever we go. As we submit to God’s process, He will do a new thing in us—renewing, rebuilding, and planting for a season of fruitfulness and divine settlement.

Key Takeaways

1. Divine demolition precedes divine destiny God often removes, uproots, or breaks down areas of our lives before He builds something new. This process is not punishment, but preparation for greater blessing and purpose. When things seem to fall apart, it may be God clearing the way for His best. Trust His process, even when it feels uncomfortable. [33:27]
2. Authority comes before assignment God gives us spiritual authority before He calls us to any task. Our confidence should rest not in our abilities, but in the authority God has granted us. Like Jeremiah, we may feel unqualified, but God equips and positions us for His purposes when we are available and obedient. [40:07]
3. God removes what hinders His purpose The Lord uproots wrong thinking, emotional wounds, toxic habits, and anything that blocks His will or threatens our growth. Allowing God to confront and remove these things is essential for spiritual progress. Transformation begins with a renewed mind and a willingness to let go of the past. [51:14]
4. Painful seasons are often preparation Disappointments, losses, and uncomfortable changes can be God’s way of breaking what has been breaking us. These seasons are not the end, but the beginning of new construction—God is making room for His glory and building a stronger foundation in us. [63:30]
5. Our obedience and declarations shift atmospheres We are called to influence, not just survive. Our prayers, obedience, and spoken declarations carry authority to break strongholds, impact generations, and bring God’s light to families and nations. Don’t underestimate the power of your voice and your obedience to God. [69:41]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[32:25] - Thanksgiving and Testimonies
[33:04] - Introduction: Divine Demolition for Divine Destiny
[33:42] - God’s Method: Transformation and Authority
[34:34] - Main Text: Jeremiah 1:10
[35:33] - The Purpose of Being Set Over
[36:22] - Praying for God to Fix Our Lives
[37:56] - Divine Construction Begins with Demolition
[39:22] - Excavation Before Elevation
[40:07] - Authority Before Assignment
[44:46] - Set Over What Was Set Over You
[46:37] - Spiritual Authority Begins with Obedience
[48:30] - The Sevenfold Process: Root Out, Pull Down, Destroy, Throw Down, Build, Plant
[50:27] - What God Removes and Why
[52:46] - God Destroys Strongholds to Rebuild
[56:23] - Transformation Begins with Renewal
[58:35] - Renovation: Removing the Old for the New
[62:14] - Removal is Preparation, Not Punishment
[63:30] - Painful Seasons as Divine Demolition
[65:42] - God Builds and Plants After Demolition
[67:58] - Your Voice Can Shift Nations
[71:34] - God’s Pattern: Tear Down and Build Up
[73:08] - Submitting to God’s Demolition Process
[74:49] - Speaking with Authority
[75:26] - Prayer Points and Declarations
[79:24] - Praying for the Nations
[86:39] - Offering and Announcements
[89:02] - Closing Prayer and Benediction

Bible Study Guide

**Bible Study Discussion Guide: Divine Demolition for Divine Destiny**

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### Bible Reading

**Jeremiah 1:10 (NKJV)**
> See, I have this day set you over the nations and over the kingdoms,
> To root out and to pull down,
> To destroy and to throw down,
> To build and to plant.

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### Observation Questions

According to Jeremiah 1:10, what are the six actions God sets Jeremiah over, and how are they divided between demolition and construction? [48:30]
In the sermon, what are some specific things God removes from our lives before He builds something new? [50:27]
What does the pastor say is the difference between ability and authority, and why is authority important for our assignment? [40:58]
What examples does the sermon give of “painful seasons” that might actually be God’s way of preparing us for something greater? [01:03:30]

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### Interpretation Questions

Why does God often begin His work in us by first removing or demolishing things, instead of immediately building or blessing? [37:56]
How does understanding that “authority comes before assignment” change the way a believer approaches challenges or feelings of inadequacy? [40:07]
What does it mean that God removes “what He did not plant” in our lives, and how can we recognize these things? [51:14]
The sermon says that our prayers and declarations can “shift atmospheres” and impact generations. What does this look like in practical terms? [01:09:41]

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### Application Questions

The sermon teaches that God sometimes removes things we are comfortable with to make room for His best. Is there something in your life right now that feels like it’s being “demolished” or taken away? How can you trust God’s process in this area? [36:22]
The pastor mentioned that God gives us authority before He gives us an assignment. Where in your life do you need to step into God-given authority instead of relying on your own ability? [40:58]
Think about the list of things God wants to remove: wrong thinking, emotional wounds, unhealthy relationships, secret sins, toxic habits, and limiting beliefs. Which of these do you sense God is highlighting for you to address? What is one step you can take this week to let God “root it out”? [55:02]
The sermon says that disappointments and losses can be God’s way of breaking what has been breaking us. Can you share a time when a painful season later turned out to be preparation for something better? How did your perspective change? [01:03:30]
The pastor emphasized the power of our prayers and declarations. Is there a situation in your family, workplace, or community where you need to start praying and declaring God’s truth with authority? What would that look like this week? [01:09:41]
The message challenges us not just to survive, but to influence and bless others. Who is one person or group you feel called to impact with God’s love and authority? What is a practical way you can do that in the coming days? [01:10:39]
The sermon encourages us to submit to God’s demolition process, even when it’s uncomfortable. What helps you stay surrendered to God during times of change or loss? How can the group support you in this? [01:13:52]

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Sermon Clips

Because the way God operates is different from the way, you know, we also see things, right? But God, you know, sometimes, you know, breaks what is broken so that he can rebuild what is blessed. Sometimes, God breaks what is broken because your life is already broken. That's why you are telling him to fix. So, when he comes in to fix it, he has to do some breaking to make way for that which you want him to do. [00:37:33] (33 seconds) #BreakToRebuild

If God starts removing things, don't panic. He's preparing you for something greater and better. Hallelujah. He's breaking your, he's not breaking your stuff. He's breaking your limits. Anything that has limited you, God is breaking it. So, things that will hold you back, things that will not make enough room for the blessings, God is breaking those limits. Hallelujah. So, he's not breaking your stuff. Don't think that God is messing you up or God is not hearing you. [00:38:19] (32 seconds) #BreakingLimitsForBlessings

No matter what you are going through, no matter what that confronts you, see yourself as somebody God has given authority and power over that thing. Praise the Lord. God has this day set you over. As believers, sometimes we don't know what God has given us. The power and the authority he has given us. So, sometimes we feel insecure. God gives authority before assignment. Now, there is nothing God will want you to do without giving you the authority to do it. [00:40:28] (37 seconds) #AuthorityOverAdversity

God elevates obedient vessels, not perfect ones. Because you can have all the skill, you can have all the capacity to do whatever. But, if you are disobedient, it will be a waste. Hallelujah. God elevates obedient vessels, not perfect ones. May God elevate you in the name of Jesus. As an obedient vessel, may God elevate you. James 4, 7, submit to God. That's when you can resist the devil and he will flee from you. [00:47:06] (38 seconds) #DivineDemolitionAndConstruction

God cannot build His future on the ruins of your past. God cannot build His future on the ruins of your life. The future God has for you is better than what you think. So, allow Him to have His way. Praise God. God destroys strongholds to rebuild right. Amen. God destroys what? Strongholds to rebuild right. God is not afraid to confront, remove, or tear down. Praise the Lord. God is not afraid to confront, remove, or tear down. [00:52:16] (45 seconds) #StrongholdsTornDown

God wasn't breaking you. When demolition is taking place. He was breaking what was breaking you. Amen. God wasn't breaking you. So sometimes you say, I am a Christian. Why all of this? Why this? Why me? Why that? Stay true to God. He will come true for you. Hallelujah. Sometimes you look like he is breaking you too much. But in essence, he is rather breaking what has been breaking you. [01:04:13] (36 seconds) #DemolitionIsDivinePreparation

Painful seasons are often divine demolition. God tears down to make room for his glory. God tears down to do what? To make room for his glory. God builds what he has prepared. When God prepares you through demolition, he builds you up after. Amen. Again, the demolition is divine preparation. After removing and destroying, God will build. Hallelujah. God will do what? He will build. [01:05:02] (39 seconds) #GodBuildsAfterDemolition

God's word. Through you. Can shift nations and kingdoms. God's word. Through you. Can shift what? Nations and kingdoms. In the same way. Your prayer can shift atmosphere. So when you are not praying. You are not. You know. Allowing things to happen. Your prayers can shift the atmosphere. Your obedience can affect generations. Your obedience to God affects generations. [01:07:52] (34 seconds) #ShiftNationsWithPrayer

Submit to God's demolition process. Don't be too hard. On yourself. Submit to God's demolition process. And he will do a new thing. Say behold. I will do a new thing. It may not feel good. But it is good. It will end well. It will end in praise. It will end making you better. Invite God. To rebuild your life. His way. Not your way. Run on his system. Not on your system. He who has begun a good work. He will complete it. God builds better. Than we do. [01:13:47] (41 seconds) #SubmitToDemolitionProcess

Plant yourself. This book of the Lord. Must not depart out of your mind. Meditate on it. Day and night. And observe to do. And you will make your way prosperous. And have good success. He plans through scripture. Prayer and obedience. So be a student of God's word. Speak. With your authority. God has given you. Whatever you say. Whoever says to this mountain. Be moved. What are you saying to the mountain? What are you saying to the situation? If you are saying nothing. Nothing happens. [01:14:28] (42 seconds) #GodBuildsBetter

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