God's Economy:
Ge 30:25-30 And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country. 26 Give me my wives and my children, for whom I have served thee, and let me go: for thou knowest my service which I have done thee. 27 And Laban said unto him, I pray thee, if I have found favour in thine eyes, tarry: for I have learned by experience that the LORD hath blessed me for thy sake. 28 And he said, Appoint me thy wages, and I will give it. 29 And he said unto him, Thou knowest how I have served thee, and how thy cattle was with me. 30 For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also?
So you see Laban knew that the blessing was on Jacob all alone. Now Jacob has finally figured it out. Many are seeking the approval of man. Some are brown nosing and kissing up for a position. The Word of the Lord declares:
Ps 75:6-7 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
If man promotes you, he can also demote you. Stop trying to get validation and approval from man. Stop playing politics in the ministry. Stop bucking for a promotion and position from man. Let God elevate you, and no man can take you down.
