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)

“Then Naomi said, “Wait, my daughter, until you find out what happens. For the man will not rest until the matter is settled today.” Ruth 3:18. This is part of the story of two great women of faith in the Bible. Ruth, (her name means friend), was the daughter-in-law of Naomi.

Ruth was married to one of Naomi’s sons, after the family moved from Bethlehem to Moab. “After they had lived there about ten years, both Mahlon and Kilion (Naomi’s sons) died, and Naomi was left without her two sons and her husband”. Ruth 1: 4b-5.

Ruth was committed and completely sold out to Naomi; she insisted on moving back to Bethlehem with her. Ruth knew that life had to continue and she was so focused. She positioned herself to fulfil divine destiny. She found favour in the eyes of a man called Boaz, (which means “in him is strength”). He was a nephew-in-law of Naomi and he was much older than Ruth. But Ruth took counsel from Naomi and did not argue with her. She continued to walk with God during difficult times and remained focused.

Boaz had to buy a plot of land, which belonged to Naomi’s husband, because the kinsman-redeemer pulled out. He also had to acquire Ruth, the widow of Naomi’s son. (Ruth 4:8-10). Both Boaz and Ruth restrained themselves until the law had been fulfilled. They had the right attitude – they were in love but they did not rush to do anything.

They wanted the Lord to be the centre of their relationship and fulfil the will of God in their lives. When the Lord is allowed to lead in a romantic courtship, it flows with the Grace of God. Boaz waited for the green light from the Lord and Ruth was co-operative. Boaz made the matter known to the elders of the town.

In spite of his wealth and position, he did not take control of the whole matter. He wanted God’s will to be done in his life. He was available to be used by God and also willing to be under HIS leadership.

Boaz did not let his status and riches take over and he wanted to see God’s plan unfold in his life. He took responsibility and positioned himself for God’s blessings. The marriage of Boaz and Ruth was definitely ordained by God and they feature in the genealogy of our Lord, Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:5).

Child of God, I encourage you to wait and do not rush, especially in choosing a spouse. Let God lead you and do not even try to go ahead of HIM. If you make the wrong choice, you will live with the consequences. But if you wait for the Lord, as Ruth did, you can never go wrong. If you are under God’s leadership and remain focused on Him, you will enjoy His 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)