Author: Victor Obeng-Mensah

Acts 7:9-10 “And the patriarchs, moved with envy, sold Joseph into Egypt: but God was with him, And delivered him out of all his afflictions, and gave him favour and wisdom in the sight of Pharaoh king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his house.” Sometimes, when people are envious of you, it does not stop at the negative emotions; they also make “moves” to bring you down. Joseph’s brethren made moves against him by selling him into slavery. But God was with him. When God is with you, he uses the negative attacks of the envious as tools to promote and to bless you. That is why you must not be disturbed when envious people undermine you; speak against you, frustrate you or plot against you. God will use it to bless you. God gave him favour and wisdom and used the situation to help him come into contact with Pharaoh. He promoted him and made him governor over Egypt. Do not be disturbed because of the envious because all their weapons will be used for your promotion and blessing. Kakra...

Psalms 73:23-24 “Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel,and afterward receive me to glory.”  There is a difference between walking with God intermittently and walking with God always. Sometimes we fail to reap the benefits of something because we are not consistent. David reaped the benefits of being “always with God.” How can you be always with God? First of all you must be guided by the Holy Spirit. “Thou hast holden me by my right hand.” When my children were smaller, I used to hold them by the right hand and guide them to cross the street etc. The hand of God, is one of the titles of the Holy Spirit.  “So the spirit lifted me up, and…the hand of the Lord was strong upon me.” Ezk 3:14. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you by his convictions and leadings. Secondly, you must be guided by the word of God.“Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel.” Read the word daily and be guided by it. Finally, the final destination of all who are guided by the Lord is glory or beauty. God will make your life beautiful both on earth and in eternity that is why it is good to say to the Lord “I will always be with you.”  Kakra...

1 Chronicles 14:2 “And David perceived that the Lord had confirmed him king over Israel, for his kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel.”   Sometimes, when we are promoted, have become wealthy, powerful or married to someone for a long time we think we don’t need them anymore. This is because at that point they may be dispensable and their role may not be critical. It is important we remember that God promotes us not because we are special but because of his people. He promotes us to advance the interests of “his people.” Politicians gain power and sometimes turn round to abuse and exploit the very people who voted for them to be in power. When they are in power, they may fail to listen to the very people they claim they represent. Some spouses abuse their partners as they grow old because maybe now; the kids are grown, they are financially strong and have met nicer, or fresher people. Pastors can abuse and exploit the very congregation who have helped them to make their ministry what it is. Like David, let us remember that promotion is for the service and good of mankind; it is not to please ourselves. Kakra...