“For God so loved the world that He
gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but
have eternal life.”John 3:16
“I’d like you to help us develop our
marketing program beginning in January,” said the CEO of a sports product
company. The consultant was delighted to have the opportunity. It was the first
new business opportunity he’d had in some time. He had just come out of some
very difficult business and personal circumstances in the last few years.
A few months into the relationship, the CEO asked the consultant to
manage the entire marketing department, placing him over the current marketing
staff. It appeared that God was blessing his efforts with several successful
initiatives. The consultant began to build a relationship with a few of the
executives. One day, the sales manager came into his office and asked for help
on a personal crisis. One thing led to another, and two months later, the
consultant found himself leading the sales manager in the sinner’s prayer in
the sales manager’s office.
God prepares His servants in many
ways to accomplish His purpose. The story of Joseph is repeated every workday
in the lives of His people. The circumstances may be different, but the results
are the same. God trains His servant through sometimes difficult “boot camps.”
When that training is complete, He places them in strategic places to be a
provider-both physically and spiritually.
Is God preparing you to be a
provider in the workplace? Do not fret at the difficult training ground you may
be required to endure. He has a plan. If you’ll allow Him to carry out His
plan, you’ll be privileged to be used by the Master’s hand. I know because I am
that consultant.
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