Hi there overcomer.
A wee word from heaven to spur you along.
All about your upcoming promotion from the LORD.
That said…
My lad is being interviewed for a few different jobs just now.
And here’s the thing…
They all want proof.
ie They want to see your track record.
Proof you’re not just full of baloney.
It’s no different with the LORD.
He wants to promote you.
Can He trust you?
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’”
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Sounds good doesn’t it?
The stability of a prosperous life right now... plus an optimistic future overflowing with bright hope.
And who doesn’t want that?
Especially now in such unstable dark days.
Yet Jesus raises some doubts...
“I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God.
Revelation 3:1-2 NKJV
Oh dear.
Since I was born again in 1984, I’ve always trembled at those few words.
To me, they are plain scary. Like, how the heck can we make our works ‘perfect’ anyway? (More on that another day).
However,
That doesn’t mean I can flee their claims on me.
No.
I have no choice, but to cry out to GOD for mercy and ask Him to help me ‘strengthen the things which remain.’
And all I can say dear one is…
I take His warning seriously.
Why?
When Jesus returns (very soon)... we’re not just going to be floating around clouds twanging harps. Singing with the choir etc.
Instead…
He will promote us into some big, BIG work.
Not just in heaven either.
In particular...
For the first 1000 years of His reign here on earth where He will rule from a real physical Jerusalem. He wants a special team around Him to run er… everything!
Which means...
He is recruiting faithful saints right now. Those He can trust with positions of vast authority in the very near future.
And He noticed YOU.
So should you accept His enormous challenge,
Your promotion is limitless...
To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ ”
Revelation 3: 21-22 NKJV
What a job description!
“I will grant to ...SIT WITH ME... ON MY THRONE.”
Has there ever been ANY job offer higher than that?
Imagine.
You placed in the ultimate seat of all power and authority.
YOU.
OFFICIALLY SEATED in His glory beside Him.
So.
Do you think Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Lion of the Tribe of Judah.
Ruler of heaven and all creation...
Is going to hand this mind-boggling promotion... this astounding honour to simply anyone?
To liars. To cheats. To defilers. To the unholy. To the unclean. To those that love the world while pretending they love Jesus?
No.
He is going to give it to you.
Why?
Because He is willing to trust you.
Reassure Him He can. Show Him your track record.*
Oh btw!
The angel just called your name to step into Christ's fabulous office up in the glory. Looks like you're next up for an interview. Told you your future was bright :)
Now get in there and smash it.
Bless you.
Dave.
PS How come James makes the Gospel so simple?
"Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works."
James 2:18 NKJV
* The best time to plant a tree is forty years ago. The next best time is now.
If you don’t have a track record yet.
Start one. It’s your divine C.V.