John 11:40 - Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
Jesus said these words to his friend, Martha, right before He resurrected her brother, Lazarus. Notice He reminded her to believe so that she would witness God's glory?
We must also believe in God in order to witness His glory in all areas of our lives. That includes work and business. Without believing in the Lord, we are doomed to struggle and ultimately fail, for how can a Believer experience true success without the glory of God in their life?
This might seem theoretical, so let's examine how we can live like those who believe and witness God's glory in our business, careers, and elsewhere.
One primary way is to believe God will not forget you. Hebrews 11:6 tells us, "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Sometime ago, I listened to one of my favorite ministers discuss this scripture. He noted that while many believers are convinced that God exists, they don't necessarily believe that He rewards those who seek Him diligently and with sincerity.
Why is that? Likely because in waiting for prayers to be answered many get disheartened. Or, because we've seen those we think are His faithful servants struggle with much. Also, because personal disappointment color our perspective on everything, including Gods faithfulness.
None of this surprises God and yet Jesus still told Martha, a woman mourning her brother, to believe that the impossible could happen. This despite her brother being dead for four days.
Can you believe that God has a hand in your expectations for your business and career? Can you believe in Him to move mountains on your behalf? Do you believe He will reward you for earnestly seeking Him?
Some of us can believe God on certain issues but not others. For instance, we have no fear of getting in our car and driving long distances, but don't believe He will keep us safe in a plane. Or, we trust Him to bring financial help but not to heal our diseases.
We must believe God to do everything that concerns our business. Same with our 9 to 5 jobs and the other parts of our lives.
Jesus told Martha to sit back, believe, and see the glory of God. Do you know what prompted this? He'd instructed her brother's grave be opened but she applied human logic and pointed out to Him that her brother's body was likely decaying. He had to tell her to relax and let God resurrect the dead.
God wants each of us to set our logic aside and let Him display His glory. He wants us to remember our service and love for Him will not be ignored in our times of need. There may be a challenge in your business or at work that seems insurmountable. Believe in God and let Him show yourself and everyone else His glory. That your faith may be strengthened and others may be saved and come to a knowledge of the Truth, IJMN, Amen.
Do you have something you are struggling to believe God for in business or at work? Have you witnessed God's glory because you believed in Him? Let us share and encourage each other in the Lord. God bless you!
See you at 7pm EST when we will discuss our thoughts on today's topic. May the Lord fill our conversation with His salt and wisdom, IJMN, Amen.