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“It’s Promotion Time…but , Are You Ready?”

“For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.” Psalm 75:6 &7

Can you recall the array of feelings that you experienced when you had finally achieved a certain accomplishment …. and it was time to move to the next level?   As you reflect, you will remember that there were various requirements that had to be successfully completed before you were able to be advanced.  Whether it was in school or on a job, most of the time, before you could be promoted, you had to confidently show your superiors that you were ready.  It didn’t matter how ready you may have thought yourself to be – you could not successfully promote yourself.

The same holds true in our walk with the Lord.  Psalm 75:6 & 7 tells us that promotion comes from the Lord.  So it doesn’t matter how great we may think that we are – when it is time for us to be promoted, God can and will advance us to our next place in Him.  However, we must remember that because our God is a personal God, He has tailor made each of our courses just for us.  When the time is right He cam can catapult you to your next place.  However, we must successfully pass every test that he presents to us.

One of the hardest test for some people to effectively pass is the submission test.  There are residues of pride still lingering within us…. Which are preventing us from obtaining the mentality of submission.  We fail to comprehend the fact that submission doesn’t diminish our character.  We fail to comprehend the fact that submission is not a sign pf weakness; but rather the evidence of the strength that one possesses. The stronger we are -the greater our ability to submit.  When the Holy Spirit is truly in control of our lives; we will view submission as an honor and not as a negative quality.

 As we approach our time of advancement; far too often we catch a glimpse of our new direction and our next promotion.  Then in our excitement, we attempt to promote ourselves - because God is just taking too long!  Just remember that patience is the virtue required on every level.   Advancing to the next level is basically a primary factor.  Our goal should be that we will focus on dimensional elevation.  When we are ready, God will easily open the many doors that you are trying to force open. 

In some instances, we have been misinformed and think that people can hinder our progress in the Lord.  We fail to remember that God may be really using those hindrances and “hinderers” in our lives to build in us the unshakable stamina and resilience needed for promotion!   Therefore, we must not forget that when we are ready, God can still touch the hearts of those that we feel are hindering our progress.  In time, as we mature in the realm of the spirit, we will obtain the ability to realize that God really does know what He is doing! 

Lastly, promotions may cause us to experience the temporary anxiety of leaving that which is familiar as we advance to our new position.  However we can’t permit that triplet of fear, doubt and unbelief to tag along with us.  We must continue to trust God and He will gently guide us through the progress. 

Yes it is promotion time…but don’t rush the process; nor drag your feet…rest in the Lord….and continue to allow HIM to walk you through the process.

“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you.” James 4:10