NEVER FORGET THAT GOD IS IN CHARGE

Psalms 75:6-7

For promotion [cometh] neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

But God [is] the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.

We could sometimes forget who is in charge. We could be distracted and look at our efforts or the tool used to give us that breakthrough. We could then become arrogant or selfish and forget the reason why we are where we are.

Nebuchadnezzar made that mistake and he suffered like an animal for 7 years till he confessed with his mouth that God was the one who ruleth in the affairs of men just as the messenger said in his dream.

Daniel 4:17,1-2

For this has been decreed by the messengers; it is commanded by the holy ones, so that everyone may know that the Most High rules over the kingdoms of the world. 

He gives them to anyone he chooses— even to the lowliest of people.”

His successor Belshazzar was not that favoured, he died the very night the hand writing on the wall was revealed.

Paul by the Holy Spirit wrote:

Romans 13:1

Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God.

So God is involved in that promotion that we seek or that we already have. We therefore cannot put Him out of the picture, we must be led by Him. We cannot afford to do our own things or act anyhow, no, we must honour Him who gave us the grace to be there.

The parable of the talent talked of the servant who was unproductive because he felt that the authority he had was little compared with what his mates had. The master did not see it that way, the quantity or level of authority didn't matter but what we do with what we have been given.

Our politicians and those holding positions of authority have forgotten who got them to where they are, some of them think it was the rituals they did, the money they spent or the oaths and allegiances they have sworn to. The truth is that no matter what one does he cannot get there unless God permits it. All must give an account.

( they were not the only ones who did rituals or spent money or made allegiances for that same position! selah)

If all of us would see that position we hold, as being from God, as high as the president of the country or as basic as the head of a home, a Father, a mother. The pastor of a church, the CEO of that company, the head of that department or division, the leader of that team or an appointed officer or minister.

We would take on a different approach we would do better and of course be more accountable, knowing this:

Romans 14:12

So then each of us shall give account of himself to God.

Hebrews 4:13

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account.

Hebrews 13:17

Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.

We must give an account, yes, everyone of us. It is about God, no matter how any one runs away from the truth, it is all about God.

Revelations 4:11

Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

I see better leadership, I see better accountability, I see God happy with our work.

We will have a good report, yes we will finish well.

PRAYER

Help us Loving Father to remember that we actually report to You. In whatever area You place us Lord and as You keep taking us higher, help us to be accountable and know that it is all about You. Glory to Your name Lord forevermore.

He calls us blessed.

Love

@the watcher