Prosperity Blog #6: Prosperity in the Workplace

Prosperity Blog #6: Prosperity in the Workplace

by Pastor Peter Samuels

Based on Chapter 21 of my Discipleship Training Course (http://tinyurl.com/disc-train-course)

Welcome to my sixth blog on prosperity. In my fifth blog we looked at preparation and investment. We saw how talents, abilities and opportunities are individual, and that they often require preparation or an investment in order to be fully realised. 

In this blog we shall look at prosperity in the workplace. Let us begin by addressing some assumptions. 

Firstly, not everyone is called to work under others. Secondly, like the prodigal son in the foreign land, when a nation’s economy is down it affects what workplace opportunities are available. Thirdly, some vocations make it difficult to serve the Lord outside of them, either due to the time or effort required, but this does not mean that you cannot be called to that role.

Joseph prospered in the workplace. The LORD was with him and he had a spirit of excellence about everything he did. He spent many years serving faithfully and was entrusted with greater responsibility. When he refused to compromise he was moved to a lower role. However, ultimately his promotion came from God and was far beyond his expectations.

Serving under others often brings us into contact with people who do not love or serve God. We should not allow the world to squeeze us into its mould. This requires wisdom and a strong sense of identity and trust in God. We should never fear man in our workplace. God is providing for us through our service.

We should also look for opportunities to express our faith in the workplace. One way is through prayer. Just as the stone smashed the statue in Daniel 2, God wants to use us to destroy every ungodly foundation and structure in our workplaces and to replace them with His Kingdom.

Thanks for reading and I look forward to sharing again with you soon.

Pastor Peter Samuels