I was reflecting on these scriptures this morning and the thought how one idea revealed to us, downloaded from heaven AND acted upon, can transform our lives forever. We may be given the foundation for a new industry, product line or strategy.
Many times we may view ourselves in our jobs or businesses as “I am just”; but the word of the Lord reminds us that we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus. We are greater than any current position or role we are fulfilling because we have Christ in us – our hope of glory.
As leaders, the question we face is will we answer the call when the idea is revealed as well as the plan?
Scripture says that:
“I [the Lord] will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.” Psalm 32:8 AMPC
Scripture gives us an example with Jacob and this strategy:
Let me pass through your entire flock today, removing from it every speckled and spotted sheep and every dark or black one among the lambs and the spotted and speckled among the goats; and those shall be my wages.
The good news is that Jacob was and remained faithful in serving and prospered Laban:
Jacob served Laban for many years and endured his fair share of deception and broken promises.
Despite all of the wage adjustments, deception in giving him the wrong bride, Jacob continued to serve. “And Laban said to him, If I have found favor in your sight, I pray you [do not go]; for I have learned by experience and from the omens in divination that the Lord has favored me with blessings on your account.”
Genesis 30:27 AMPC
This example reinforces that our jobs are not our source in the kingdom -Christ is. He has given us the economic model of sowing and reaping.
Lastly, as leaders, we must remember that results come from execution. Jacob received and acted on the strategy and was blessed.
“So Jacob became exceedingly prosperous, and had large flocks [of sheep and goats], and female and male servants, and camels and donkeys.” Genesis 30:43 AMP
In closing, we cannot discount the fact that the ways of Jacob pleased the Lord and the Lord provided for him:
“And the Angel of God said to me in the dream, ‘Jacob.’ And I said, ‘Here I am.’ He said, ‘Look up and see, all the rams which are mating [with the flock] are streaked, speckled, and spotted; for I have seen all that Laban has been doing to you. I am the God of Bethel, where you anointed the pillar, and where you made a vow to Me; now stand up, leave this land, and return to the land of your birth.’ ”” Genesis 31:11-13 AMP
As we strive and grow, this is my prayer that we continue to honor those in authority to create the conditions for revelation and success strategies.
“First of all, then, I urge that petitions (specific requests), prayers, intercessions (prayers for others) and thanksgivings be offered on behalf of all people, for kings and all who are in [positions of] high authority, so that we may live a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,” 1 Timothy 2:1-3 AMP
Be Blessed!
Be a Blessing!
“Now when Rachel had given birth to Joseph, Jacob said to Laban, “Send me away, that I may go back to my own place and to my own country.
Give me my wives and my children for whom I have served you, and let me go; for you know the work which I have done for you.”
But Laban said to him, “If I have found favor in your sight, stay with me; for I have learned [from the omens in divination and by experience] that the Lord has blessed me because of you.”
He said, “Name your wages, and I will give it [to you].” Jacob answered him, “You know how I have served you and how your possessions, your cattle and sheep and goats, have fared with me.
For you had little before I came and it has increased and multiplied abundantly, and the Lord has favored you with blessings wherever I turned. But now, when shall I provide for my own household?” Laban asked, “What shall I give you?”
Jacob replied, “You shall not give me anything. But if you will do this one thing for me [which I now propose], I will again pasture and keep your flock:
Let me pass through your entire flock today, removing from it every speckled and spotted sheep and every dark or black one among the lambs and the spotted and speckled among the goats; and those shall be my wages.
So my honesty will be evident for me later, when you come [for an accounting] concerning my wages.
Every one that is not speckled and spotted among the goats and dark among the young lambs, if found with me, shall be considered stolen.” And Laban said, “Good! Let it be done as you say.””
Genesis 30:25-34 AMP
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