Why God's Demotions are Better Than Man's Promotions
It’s one thing to be demoted at your job… by your boss or superiors, but it’s quite another to be brought down and demoted by God. It can be quite disheartening.
As we will see today, through a study in the life of Joseph, God’s demotions serve a higher purpose for us.
His demotions are His way of pulling us back on a sling to launch us in the right direction.
As believers, we are not always called to go up, sometimes God brings us down by demoting us… on purpose.
In This Episode You Will:
- Learn entrepreneurial and life lessons from the life of Joseph
- Learn the reasons why God may demote you
- Learn what to DO when God demotes you
- Understand why His demotions are so much better than any of man’s promotions
Memorable Quotes:
“His demotions are his way of pulling us back on a sling to launch us in the right direction.”
“Joseph was from a wealthy family, excessively handsome, spiritually gifted, and highly educated. So, from a human standpoint – he was the whole package.”
“Until you are humbled, you will not feel the need to learn new lessons.”
“If you not careful, your talent will take you places that your character can't keep you.” – Eric Thomas.
“There is just something about blisters, cuts, bruises, bodily aches and pains, caused by physical labor, that puts everything in perspective for us as human beings.”
“Even if God demotes you, He is still with you.”
“Your present demotion does not define your future condition.”
“There is always a great purpose behind the pain of God’s demotions.”
“It is better to be demoted by a loving God, than promoted by a self-serving man.”
“God’s demotions often get us ready for His big promotion.”
“God’s demotions are the furnace where we are refined into more usable tools for His glory”
“The trials you undergo carve the road you are meant to follow.”
Resources Mentioned:
The Bible
The Book of Jasher
Be Blessed and Thrive On!
Sebastien & Elisabeth
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