TO THE BIBLE - Psalm 75:6-7
“For exaltation comes neither from the east nor from the west nor from the south. But God is the Judge: He puts down one, and exalts another.”

LET’S TALK
A seed, buried in the soil, may seem hidden and powerless, yet with the right conditions, it bursts forth, breaking through the ground toward the sunlight. Just as the seed is designed to grow and reach higher, God has designed your life for continual elevation. Stagnation isn’t in His plan for you.

Promotion, the Bible says, doesn’t come from the east, west, or south, but from God. The Lord delights in promoting His children; that is, taking them from one level to a higher level in every aspect of their lives. He detests stagnation and retrogression; that’s why He wants you to continually progress and move forward in life. The Bible says, “...the path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18). The remarkable thing about God’s promotion is that it defies human logic and amazes the natural mind.

As a young person, it’s important to understand that God’s grace is the power behind every step of advancement in your life. Even when circumstances seem challenging, whether in school, relationships, or personal goals, His grace is active, preparing you for higher levels of success.

Consider Joseph in the Bible. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, falsely accused by Potiphar’s wife, and imprisoned. Yet, the grace of God moved him from prison to becoming the Prime Minister of Egypt (Genesis 41:39- 40). God can transform even difficult situations, which might seem disadvantageous, into the very avenues of your advancement because you’re His chosen child. Praise God!

Go Deeper
Psalm 75:5-7; Daniel 2:48

Pray
Dear Father, I thank you for the power of promotion that is at work in me, which causes me to rise higher and higher everyday in every area of my life. I experience only the “upward and forward” movement in my life, heaping success upon success, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
1 Corinthians 14, Proverbs 3-4

TWO YEAR
Luke 19:41-48, 1 Samuel 18

Act
As you go to work or school, don’t just expect the same old routine. Expect divine favour. Expect to be noticed for your excellence.