Promotion
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you.
— 1 Peter 5:6, ESV
I was having a conversation with my daughter, who was full of excitement. She had just been promoted and was sharing all the benefits and wonderful opportunities that came with her new position. I was so happy for her! After we hung up, I immediately began to thank God for answering prayer.
When our children were just infants, I placed them in the Lord’s hands. Honestly, I had no idea how to raise them on my own. I simply said, “God, I give these beautiful gifts back to You. Please teach me how to care for them.”
As I was thanking God for my daughter’s promotion, the Holy Spirit tugged at my heart. He said, “You can have promotion too. Do you want more income?” I was surprised and responded, “What? Yes!” He continued, “You have not because you ask not.” (James 4:2)
Let me explain why this caught me off guard. My husband and I have both retired from our state jobs. We receive pensions, Social Security, and a little extra income from side work. But truthfully, it doesn’t provide enough for all the things we desire to do that are on our hearts. The Holy Spirit continued speaking: “Many retired people declare they are on a fixed income—and so that is what they have. But you do not have to live like that. I am God. If the world knows how to offer promotions and income increases, how much more do I? Ask Me for promotion and income increase.”
And so, I did.
Satan, the ruler of this world, often drops lies into our spirits, and without even realizing it, we come into agreement with them—limiting the blessings God desires for us. When we agree with a lie, we come into covenant with it, and as a result, it becomes our reality. Just as Abraham entered into covenant with God and it had to be as God promised, covenants work the same way.
We must be very careful about what we allow ourselves to agree with. These covenants remain binding until we go before our Father, plead the blood of Jesus, and cancel the lies we've accepted. Amen.
Covenant: a formal agreement or promise, often written, between two or more parties, outlining specific obligations and commitments.
Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
— Matthew 19:26, NIV
Key Takeaways
I can limit God’s blessings by what I come into agreement with.
There is no “fixed income” with God.
Promotions are always available when we walk in obedience to God.
Prayer
Heavenly Father,
You are so kind and gracious. We thank You for Your love and concern for Your children. You have so many blessings prepared for us that we cannot even imagine. We repent for coming into agreement with the lies of Satan. We ask for Your forgiveness and we say “yes” to the promotion and increase You have ordained for us. Thank You for bringing this revelation to our souls. To You be all glory and praise. Amen!
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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