GOD has special provisions for the promotion of his people.When it comes to advancement in God's kingdom, there is an unlocking key.Are you desirous of divine promotion'You must settle it in your heart that you would allow God to orchestrate it in His own way and at His own time.The Psalmist made things clear in one of his many songs: 'No one on earth' from east or west, or even from the wilderness' can raise another person up. It is God alone who judges. He decides who will rise and who will fall.' (Ps. 75:6, 7)What this simply means is that true and lasting promotion comes from God. He decides who is due for promotion. God is absolutely sovereign. In His sovereignty, He chooses who is to be promoted, when, how and who/what would be instrumental to performing it. In a nutshell, He uses people and events to fulfill His counsel in the lives of people.God governs the world according to His purposes. Don't be dismayed when you see ungodly people doing the will of God in the lives of His people. At such times, God is in control. Let this knowledge give you confidence and peace. No matter what happens, we should be confident of God's ultimate control over events in our lives, and we must acknowledge His ultimate control over all affairs of life.After settling the issue of who truly promotes people, you need to also understand that challenges are forerunners of divine promotion.Mention somebody in the Bible who was lifted and I will tell you the mountain such person surmounted.Divine promotion is like a pupil in Primary One going to Primary Two. Such would need to write an examination meant for his level.It is his performance that would determine whether he would be promoted or have to repeat same class. This is applicable in the kingdom of God. To move to the next level, you have to qualify through the trials you overcome.Let us look at the account of Joseph (a slave boy in a foreign country) in Genesis. 41:38-42.What you have read about Joseph has a prelude. Joseph did not just wake up one morning and rise quickly to the top. The journey was very rough, from the time his brothers sold him into slavery (he was sold twice) to the victimisation he encountered at Potiphar's house, which landed him in prison. The place of authority had been prepared for Joseph in Egypt. Nevertheless, he wrote his final paper of promotion when he was called upon to unravel the puzzling dream Pharaoh had. Hence, the final transition from prison walls to Pharaoh's palace took place. His training for this important position involved being, first, a slave and then a prisoner. Those were challenges peculiar to Joseph.What is the challenge confronting you right now' It is certainly promotion in disguise. Don't avoid it!skabiaraofciem@yahoo.co.uk
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