Promotion is an encouragement to advance from one level to a higher level. It is an elevation in position or rank either in your workplace, ministry or community. Promotion does not come from the east, west, north or south; it only comes from the Lord.

The bible says in Psalm 75:6-7, “No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt a man. But it is God who judges: He brings one down, He exalts another.”  It is advisable not to look unto man or impress him so that he can promote you. If man promotes you today, he can demote you tomorrow. But when God promotes you, no one can ever demote you. You will enjoy the promotion with peace and joy and HIS name will be glorified in your life.

Our great father, Abraham, was instructed by God to leave his country, people and his father’s household, to go to the land God would show him. The Lord promised Abraham, “ I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on the earth will be blessed through you”. Genesis 12:2-3

Abraham obeyed God and demonstrated great faith by moving into the unknown. He had to leave his “comfort zone” but he knew that God was with him. The Lord blessed Abraham indeed and promoted him to the position of “father of many nations”. Wow! What a great promotion!

Joseph, one of Jacob’s sons, suffered at the hands of his brothers when they sold him into slavery in Egypt. He went from the pit to prison and God promoted him to the position of “prime minister” of Egypt. God allowed Joseph to pass through all these hurdles because HE knew the end from the beginning. He knew that a big promotion was awaiting Joseph.

Ruth, a Moabitess woman, went through hard times when she lost her husband. She chose to remain committed to Naomi, her mother-in-law; and God came close to Ruth and stayed with her. At the end of all her problems, the Lord provided her with another husband, Boaz. Ruth became the great, great, great grandmother of our Lord, Jesus Christ. God chose her to be in the genealogy of Jesus.

Child of God, I encourage you to trust God to promote you, whether in your ministry, place of work or in your community. He has got the ultimate power to promote you and no one can bring you down. Our God will shut every wrong door in your life and open the right doors for you. You will be amazed at His miracles and awesomeness. Look unto God only and not on man. Enjoy the promotion of the Lord. PEACE!

PRAYER OF SALVATION

If you have not already committed your life to Jesus and you would like to do so now, please pray this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I am sorry for all the things I have done wrong. Thank you for dying for me on the cross, to set me free from my sins. I ask you to come into my life as my personal Lord and Saviour, and fill me with the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord Jesus. Amen.”

Congratulations, if you have prayed this prayer. Please look for a Bible-believing church, to fellowship with the brethren. Please do not hesitate to contact me, if I can be of any assistance to you. Remain blessed and enjoy the presence of the Lord.

Ronke Immanuel

THM(UK)