If there is one major mistake Christian Entrepreneurs make, it is making business decisions without the approval of God. If this is you, you just signed your business up for long-term failure but it can be remedied if you turn back now.
Proverbs 8:33 KJV
[33] Hear instruction, and be wise, And refuse it not.
The verse above is God calling you to repentance if you have strayed or are about to go astray. It talks about the wisdom that comes from obedience to God's instruction; this is where redemption begins for you.
Now, I will need us to understand that redemption does not start from where we realize our need for repentance; it starts from the very first point we made the error of disobeying God's voice.
You want God to forgive you, but you don't want to give up the product of your disobedience, how convenient! "Lord, I know this is not the business you told me to venture into, and I am sorry I disobeyed; however, I have already gone far, and I just need to know your will from this very point". Asking for the master's help but still insisting on your will? waaaaaw!
Well, news flash, redemption can only come at the expense of full obedience, no matter how much it will cost you emotionally, physically and financially, but in the end, you will be glad you did. Whatever God demands of you is your cost for redemption after repentance.
Some had to give up their high-paying positions when God came knocking, others sold "successful businesses", and some others had to start from square one, for some redemption came at the cost of replacing their entire supply chain and paying heavy fines. Are you ready to pay the price for redemption? Yes, you have repented, and redemption is free, but you will have to get rid of anything that stands in the way of God’s perfect will for you, even if it means cutting ties with your business partner.
I am not saying you should expect the worst, but get ready to lay it all down when the master comes knocking. You have to lose the world to gain the glory of God.
This message is not for those who want to do business their own way whilst bearing the title "Christian"; this message is for those who seek to please God in all they do and follow His perfect will in every sphere of destiny.
If you are on the side of purpose, tag along and turn on notifications for this blog because God still has a lot He wants to say to you on this journey of redemption. Till next time, Shalom!
True. The cost for redemption sometimes might be costly but it is worth it.
ReplyDeleteWell put together. There is always a greater reward when you give up something for the glory of God
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