“The pursuit of purpose ends at the foot of the throne of the Father. That’s where I learned exactly what God created me for; what I’m destined to do. I was made to Worship.”
- Meka King
For Meka, like many others, that destiny wasn’t always so clear. Hearing the voice of God as a child, she knew she was assigned to “reach the masses.” However, she wasn’t quite sure exactly what that meant, or how it would happen.
A talented writer, with a love for mass media, Meka once thought a career in television would be her path. But after receiving a degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, she quickly discovered that the Lord was pointing her in a very different direction.
“I’ve always loved music, every genre. I’ve also always enjoyed singing. I sang in church since I was 15-years-old. But I never thought in a million years that would ultimately be how God would use me.”
Meka worked for 4-years as a television news writer, while a strong desire for God’s music grew in her heart. The Lord took that time to begin to develop and prepare her for the call and anointing that He’d placed on her life.
“He began to open my eyes to so much. God gave me so many new revelations about my relationship with Him, about worship and about ministry. When I started singing Praise and Worship, the Lord took me to another level.”
After 4-years in news, Meka made her transition into the music world. She started singing for studio sessions and worked for an Orlando-based entertainment company. Shortly afterwards, she began touring as a background vocalist for several Contemporary Christian music ministries, including internationally renowned Ron Kenoly Ministries. While on tour, Meka sought the Lord about His plans for her.
“I was so unsure about what I was here for, what I was created to do…my destiny. I prayed and prayed, for nearly 3-years, asking God to reveal His purpose for my life. A friend of mine explained to me that God doesn’t always reveal our purpose, sometimes He proves it in our lives. That meant simply that He shows us instead of telling us.”
By the end of her first year on tour, God had definitely proven His purpose for Meka’s life.
“The Lord showed me exactly how He wanted to use me. I honestly couldn’t believe it! But I recognized that something wonderful happened when I sang. God moved and affected people in a way I never expected. He used me to change people’s lives.”
Meka knew then what the Lord meant when He spoke, “reach the masses.” He would use her voice to touch the hearts and change the lives of people all across the world.
“I’m humbled by the journey the Lord is taking me on. I’ve learned that His ways and plans are so different from ours. My life has not always been what I’ve expected and imagined. The lessons that accompany this experience are invaluable. I don’t take lightly the gift God has given me and the awesome responsibility it carries. It’s amazing because I know it’s only the beginning. I know He wants to do so much more.”
The singer admits that she’s still seeking God…for more anointing, more power and authority in the Spirit, more lives for the Kingdom of God, more impact on the community and the world, more praise and more worship.
“The mission is so clear to me now. It really is and always has been quite simple: reach the masses, the Nations, by spreading God’s word, showing His love and essentially proving that He’s real. Ministry is all about change. That’s my assignment…to allow God to use me to evoke change in the lives of His people. I want to inspire others to experience God in a way that they never have before, causing them to worship, love and live for Him completely.”
