Step Into God's Plan
Step Into God's Plan
Step Into God's Plan
The focus word for today is ‘Promotion & Purpose’. This is the month of supernatural elevation. God can pull you up from any dire situation and when he does that, know that there is always a purpose and reason behind it.
The focus verse for today is Esther 8:15 says, ‘When Mordecai left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.’
Today’s declaration is ‘My promotion serves God’s purpose; I use every position for his kingdom's influence.’
Promotion Is Often Preparation For An Assignment
Setting context for the book of Esther. Esther was brought up by her uncle, Mordecai who also looked out for her while she was in the King’s palace. Moredecai’s story and status changed dramatically through the story. His story changed from sitting at the King’s gate, to leaving the King’s presence wearing royal garments. The reason for this is another character Haman who hated the children of God. Haman plotted to kill Moredecai and hurt the children of God. He devised a plot and this plot was revealed to the King by Esther which led to the fall of Haman. Moreover, before this incident took place Moredecai warned the King and saved his life from a life threatening incident which was revealed to the King while reading Chronicles.
It should be emphasised that Haman prepared a trap for Mordecai to hang him. It was prepared and erected, but God is faithful, he will never leave us nor forsake us. God brought a twist to Mordecai’s future in an instant. In fact, as the story progresses, when the King asked Haman what should be rewarded to a man who pleases and honours the King. Haman assumed the King was referring to him. He told the King everything he dreamt of and desired of, to adorning him with royal garments and praising him all through the town. Hearing this, the King asked all of this to be prepared by Haman for Mordecai, the very man he plotted to kill.
Mordecai’s promotion was beyond his status or praises, God had a clear vision and purpose behind Mordecai’s elevation. If God elevates your life, your status, know that he has a clear purpose for you. At the time of Moredcai’s elevation, the Jewish people were also going through a crisis. There was widespread anti-semitism in the land and there was a plot to kill and eliminate them. God elevated Mordecai to ensure that his people were saved. God’s promotion often comes attached to assignments.
Esther 4:14 says, ‘ For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
At the same time, while Mordecai’s fate changed, Esther’s also changed. Esther rises to take the position of Queen Vashti. Both Mordecai and Esther’s elevation came with an assignment and purpose which was to save God’s people.
Genesis 50:20 says, ‘ You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.’
Acts 13:36 says, ‘“Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.’
Often when we go through uncertain situations in life, we ask ‘God where are you taking me?’ instead our question should be ‘God why are you taking me there?’.
When a crane lifts something up, it’s not lifted up to be thrown down or put down, but it’s lifted up to be placed in a higher position and there is a reason for that. God’s elevation always has a destination and a purpose.
Your Position Gives You Access
Before Mordecai experienced elevation in his life, he was a man of limited influence. He was a man who prayed and hoped well for the Jewish people. However, when he rose in position, he received the King’s authority and access to a decree that protected the Jewish people. He had the influence to hold this decree, use the signatory ring of the King and circulate this decree protecting the Jewish people all over the kingdom. Hence position creates access and access creates opportunities to influence decisions.
Nehemiah 2:4-5 says, ‘ 4 The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, 5 and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.”’
God used Nehemiah to rebuild the Jerusalem wall, a man who was several miles and miles away from Jerusalem. But sitting there Nehemiah was able to gather resources from the King. It was his position that granted him direct access to the King.
Genesis 45:8 says, ‘ “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.’
This was the case of Joseph who was hated by his brothers but God turned the situation around.
Proverbs 29:2 says, ‘When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.’
Never underestimate the doors attached to the position God gives you. When God raises you to a position, you are made into a key where only you can open certain doors. Influence is not merely about how much power you possess, but about what doors God allows you to enter.
Promotion Should Increase Your Contribution
When Mordecai was elevated, the result was not merely that he became happier.
Esther 8:16 says, ‘For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.’
The king elevated the position of one man and one woman, but this resulted in the happiness and joy of an entire community. His elevation became their blessing. This is one of the greatest tests of promotion - are more people blessed because God elevated me?
Galatians 5:13 says, ‘You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.’
2 Corinthians 1:4 says, ‘ who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.’
God comforts us so that we can comfort others in distress.
1 Timothy 6:18 says, ‘Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.’
Promotion is not an invitation to consume more but an opportunity to give more to others. When God increases our supply, our resources, elevates our position it’s an opportunity for us to give more and be more useful for others. The evidence of true elevation is an enlarged contribution.
Promotion Should Make God’s Purpose More Visible
Mordecai received royal garments, a crown and authority from the King. When God blesses you, several things become visible. But the real victory is not Moredcai’s crown, it was deliverance of God’s people. It was not the crown that takes the center stage in this context but it’s the influence it brought. The purpose was greater than the position.
Isaiah 61:3 says, ‘and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.’
John 17:4 says, ‘ I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.’
1 Corinthians 12:7 says, ‘Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.’
Have you ever seen a fruit bearing tree consume its own fruit? Of course, not, because these fruits are for others around it to enjoy.
Your title and position in this world are temporary, including your platform. But God’s purpose is eternal. When you see a building rise and the scaffolding getting taller, it's not for the benefit of the scaffolding itself, but for the benefit of the building. In essence your elevation is not for your benefit alone, but for the benefit of others around you.
The focus verse for today is Esther 8:15 says, ‘When Mordecai left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen. And the city of Susa held a joyous celebration.’
Today’s declaration is ‘My promotion serves God’s purpose; I use every position for his kingdom's influence.’
Promotion Is Often Preparation For An Assignment
Setting context for the book of Esther. Esther was brought up by her uncle, Mordecai who also looked out for her while she was in the King’s palace. Moredecai’s story and status changed dramatically through the story. His story changed from sitting at the King’s gate, to leaving the King’s presence wearing royal garments. The reason for this is another character Haman who hated the children of God. Haman plotted to kill Moredecai and hurt the children of God. He devised a plot and this plot was revealed to the King by Esther which led to the fall of Haman. Moreover, before this incident took place Moredecai warned the King and saved his life from a life threatening incident which was revealed to the King while reading Chronicles.
It should be emphasised that Haman prepared a trap for Mordecai to hang him. It was prepared and erected, but God is faithful, he will never leave us nor forsake us. God brought a twist to Mordecai’s future in an instant. In fact, as the story progresses, when the King asked Haman what should be rewarded to a man who pleases and honours the King. Haman assumed the King was referring to him. He told the King everything he dreamt of and desired of, to adorning him with royal garments and praising him all through the town. Hearing this, the King asked all of this to be prepared by Haman for Mordecai, the very man he plotted to kill.
Mordecai’s promotion was beyond his status or praises, God had a clear vision and purpose behind Mordecai’s elevation. If God elevates your life, your status, know that he has a clear purpose for you. At the time of Moredcai’s elevation, the Jewish people were also going through a crisis. There was widespread anti-semitism in the land and there was a plot to kill and eliminate them. God elevated Mordecai to ensure that his people were saved. God’s promotion often comes attached to assignments.
Esther 4:14 says, ‘ For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
At the same time, while Mordecai’s fate changed, Esther’s also changed. Esther rises to take the position of Queen Vashti. Both Mordecai and Esther’s elevation came with an assignment and purpose which was to save God’s people.
Genesis 50:20 says, ‘ You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.’
Acts 13:36 says, ‘“Now when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed.’
Often when we go through uncertain situations in life, we ask ‘God where are you taking me?’ instead our question should be ‘God why are you taking me there?’.
When a crane lifts something up, it’s not lifted up to be thrown down or put down, but it’s lifted up to be placed in a higher position and there is a reason for that. God’s elevation always has a destination and a purpose.
Your Position Gives You Access
Before Mordecai experienced elevation in his life, he was a man of limited influence. He was a man who prayed and hoped well for the Jewish people. However, when he rose in position, he received the King’s authority and access to a decree that protected the Jewish people. He had the influence to hold this decree, use the signatory ring of the King and circulate this decree protecting the Jewish people all over the kingdom. Hence position creates access and access creates opportunities to influence decisions.
Nehemiah 2:4-5 says, ‘ 4 The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, 5 and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.”’
God used Nehemiah to rebuild the Jerusalem wall, a man who was several miles and miles away from Jerusalem. But sitting there Nehemiah was able to gather resources from the King. It was his position that granted him direct access to the King.
Genesis 45:8 says, ‘ “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.’
This was the case of Joseph who was hated by his brothers but God turned the situation around.
Proverbs 29:2 says, ‘When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.’
Never underestimate the doors attached to the position God gives you. When God raises you to a position, you are made into a key where only you can open certain doors. Influence is not merely about how much power you possess, but about what doors God allows you to enter.
Promotion Should Increase Your Contribution
When Mordecai was elevated, the result was not merely that he became happier.
Esther 8:16 says, ‘For the Jews it was a time of happiness and joy, gladness and honor.’
The king elevated the position of one man and one woman, but this resulted in the happiness and joy of an entire community. His elevation became their blessing. This is one of the greatest tests of promotion - are more people blessed because God elevated me?
Galatians 5:13 says, ‘You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.’
2 Corinthians 1:4 says, ‘ who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.’
God comforts us so that we can comfort others in distress.
1 Timothy 6:18 says, ‘Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.’
Promotion is not an invitation to consume more but an opportunity to give more to others. When God increases our supply, our resources, elevates our position it’s an opportunity for us to give more and be more useful for others. The evidence of true elevation is an enlarged contribution.
Promotion Should Make God’s Purpose More Visible
Mordecai received royal garments, a crown and authority from the King. When God blesses you, several things become visible. But the real victory is not Moredcai’s crown, it was deliverance of God’s people. It was not the crown that takes the center stage in this context but it’s the influence it brought. The purpose was greater than the position.
Isaiah 61:3 says, ‘and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.’
John 17:4 says, ‘ I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do.’
1 Corinthians 12:7 says, ‘Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.’
Have you ever seen a fruit bearing tree consume its own fruit? Of course, not, because these fruits are for others around it to enjoy.
Your title and position in this world are temporary, including your platform. But God’s purpose is eternal. When you see a building rise and the scaffolding getting taller, it's not for the benefit of the scaffolding itself, but for the benefit of the building. In essence your elevation is not for your benefit alone, but for the benefit of others around you.
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