“For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield” Psalms 5:12, ESV.
Years ago, I had to make an important decision to leave my job due to corruption in top management. It was tough for me because of my love for my coworkers. Even though they behaved like heathens, I loved them as brothers. I turned down their advances to watch pornography at work. I turned down their invitations to drink. I wouldn’t curse with them or gossip but was still able to be a friend and tell them about the Lord. The moment of truth came when they wanted me to lie. I responded, “No, I will have no part in it.” As I continued to say to my supervisor, “Due to the dishonesty of management, I can no longer work here. We don’t have to lie to get an extra buck. We can do things right and honor God, and He will bless us. Anytime you lie, it always catches up with you.” My words were filled with love, and my eyes were full of tears. Yet, my voice was stern, and my stance unmovable. My wife heard the conversation, told me how proud she was of me, and kissed my head. A year later, the Lord opened a great door at a new company, making almost triple his salary. Glory to God!
My brother, the time will come when you must stand for the Lord and trust Him with the outcome. Do what you know in your heart is the right thing to do. God will lead your every step and fill your mouth with what to say. Remember, if you stay true to what’s right, God will bless you and make you a great blessing. You will not lack. He will sustain you until the new opportunity arrives. He has commanded the blessing over your life and has carefully laid out divine strategies to get wealth into your hands in a way that will exceed your expectations!
Prayer: Father God, thank you for giving me the heart and mind to do what’s right. Help me to make a stand for you no matter where I am. If something’s not right, help me be courageous enough to say no. Help me stand for what’s right and honor you with my life. I trust you to provide all that I need over and above abundantly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Study: Philippians 4:19; Psalms 1 & 84:11