"For he was faithful to God, who appointed him, just as Moses served faithfully
when he was entrusted with God's entire house." Hebrews 3:2 NLT
Some days it seemed she despised me; other days it appeared I was her favorite.
Imagine my surprise when the boss called me into her office and said, "I'm
giving you a promotion." And not just any promotion but one that took me from
just an ordinary office worker to supervisor. I worried about how others in the
office who had done more time than I would welcome my new position. With the
exception of a few bumps, the transition went well as I settled into my new
position with its added responsibilities. I was accountable for more than I had
been before, but there were days I wanted to return to my old position.
Jesus was greater than Moses but like Moses was faithful to the mission the
Father sent him on. But Old Testament Moses was admirable as well and served God
faithfully. From a small baby hidden in the bulrushes to escape a jealous king
to the one who led more than a million people through a foreboding wilderness to
the Promised Land, he served God with passion. He ruled over both complaisant
and rebellious men and women but handled his promotion well-all things
considered.
Promotions at my various places of employment were always nice. Yet, with more
authority came more responsibility-which made the promotion somewhat of a mixed
blessing. My best promotions, however, have come spiritually. Born a sinner with
a horrendous future, I've now been promoted to a saint-not in practice but in
position. Ironically, I've also been elevated to a servant rather than a ruler.
In God's kingdom, serving makes me greater than ruling. My promotion involved a
new heart that would prompt me to love and serve others regardless of their
race, gender, cultural background, or financial standing. And though I'm not
there yet physically, I'm now spiritually seated in the heavenlies with Christ
(Ephesians 2:6). My promotion to heaven from hell is a sure thing.
Are you enjoying the promotions God has given you?
Prayer: Thank You gracious God for making us something more than we ever could
have attained in our own power.
Martin Wiles
Hodges,
South Carolina, USA
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