Saturday, 5 October 2013

Three Guarantees to Promotion



Three Guarantees to Promotion

God’s design is for you to grow and progress in what you do. He is revealing his dream for you as he did to Joseph. God showed him the wonderful vision of a high authority and leadership role but did not forewarn him about the rough road ahead. There were no detailed maps and plans with signs to show distance covered and remaining to destination. God however guaranteed three things.

>> His Presence. When you read his awful experiences and the set backs he suffered you cannot help feeling for him. When you read about his victories, you likewise are prone to want to applaud him as your hero. You however have a constant reminder that the Lord was with him[1]. It is encouraging to know he did not triumphantly go through the pit, slavery and prison alone. His presence had everything he needed.
>> His Peace. Peace comes from confidence that you can contain the situation. You can handle the relationships, you can pay the bills, you can handle the future and you will not be overwhelmed. God gave Joseph the power to prevail. The grace of God with Joseph was his source of confident expectation that gave him peace[2].
>> His Promotion. The road may be long and rough but God’s love and promises guarantee that your story will end well. In a replay match video, the losing team can be leading at half time. Joy will come in the end[3].

Joseph experienced sudden unanticipated developments on his promotion journey.  People and factors other than you often influence time and course for your promotion. Unanswered questions did not stop Joseph from reaching his promotion. He must have wondered why his brothers hated him, why he should end up as a slave, why he was being punished for doing the right thing and why it was so long in prison.  You may not understand all that is happening, but we can be sure that our Lord is in control of the situation. Your part is to trust God from whom promotion comes. He controls people, circumstances and consequences in your obedience. With the three guarantees, as Joseph did you are able to set God inspired goals and keep focus and faith for comebacks when the unexpected happen.

Message by Dr. Kurai Chitima.
Faith Ministries – Johannesburg Faith Life Center.
Ground and First Floors Sunset Bay Building,
204B Bram Fischer drive,
Randburg, Johannesburg, South Africa 




[1] Genesis 39:21; Hebrews 13:5
[2] Genesis 39:20; 2 Corinthians 12:9
[3] Genesis 41:14; Numbers 23:19

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