Written by
Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
God promotes to show forth His glory in life. He
does not need to consult anyone to promote you. Promotions are orchestrated by
God and there is a due time for God’s promotion (Habakkuk Chapter 2 verses 2 to
3). God has His own timing for everyone (Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 verse 11). Beloved,
it is just a matter of time. I see God bringing you to His rest for you in
every area of your life – marriage, financial, spiritual. You will move from
glory to glory in Jesus mighty name.
Joseph’s case is
a classic case study of exponential divine promotion which is usually beyond
human imagination. The king sent for him. He did not seek to see Pharaoh.
Joseph had no status, no background that could have made it possible for him to
see Pharaoh yet God orchestrated the meeting by creating a need that only
Joseph could meet in the heart and life of Pharaoh. Only God decides who occupies
positions of high authority and greatness and it can be exponential and can
happen suddenly. Please see Genesis Chapter 41, 1st Samuel Chapter 2 verse 8.
God had a plan for Joseph’s life though hatred made
his brothers attempt to kill him and in the end, they sold him into slavery. If
Joseph had remained with his father, he would not have succeeded. Also, he
could not manage his thought processes and always said things as they were. He was
not diplomatic and discreet. He shared openly his dreams. Please see Chapter 37
verses 2 to 11. For Joseph to make it in
life, he had to shed being Daddy’s boy (Genesis Chapter 39 verse 4, John
Chapter 12 verse 24). Joseph was served
at home but in Egypt he learnt to serve. The place of service is the place of
training. As Joseph served, he was made General Overseer, learning
administrative skills that became necessary as the Prime Minister of Egypt.
Joseph was also trained to be more diplomatic and discreet. His choice and use
of language at the time he stood before Pharaoh to interpret Pharaoh’s dream
are clear indications of his spiritual and mental development.
God was
perfecting Joseph in the place of interpreting dreams. He depended on God for
the interpretation of the dreams. Please see Genesis Chapter 41 verse 14. What
you do not perfect you cannot handle. Some of the assignments you are assigned
are actually designed for your promotion. God does not promote lazy people. You
limit the life of a person when you encourage shortcuts. What you do not pay a
price for, you do not value. If you refuse to manage challenges so that they
become stepping stones, you are likely to perceive challenges as uphill tasks
that should be avoided at all costs. As Joseph remained under the tutelage of
God, he made progress. Please see Genesis Chapter 47 verse 20.
