A couple of months ago, I was assigned an additional job role in developing a new business with a range of new products. I realized I had passion in this new role and I was extremely motivated to do a good job. Within 3 months, I created a marketing proposal that earned the praise and approval from the higher management. I was so convinced that this business could take off. At that point in time, I knew that the grace of God was upon this project. Moreover I felt that this was the direction God wants me to embark on.
Just upon finishing my project, my new boss arrived. He did not agree with putting any more resources into this new business and wanted me to focus on other areas. I had to pull my brakes on the plans that I have made in developing this new business. Nonetheless, I spent hours trying to convince him and even went to the extent of using other channels to bring my personal opinion across.
However I came to the realization that things were not going in the direction that I wanted and I begin to wonder. On one hand I thought I felt that God is leading me to bring this new business project to greater heights. On the other hand, it seems like I am not submitting to my boss’s instructions and trying to get my ways across if not around. Perhaps I was being too stubborn. Holy Spirit started to convict me in 2 areas:
Firstly, Jesus did not insist on His way but He sought God’s leading and direction. He was reluctant to go to the cross but He chose to obey.
Luke 22:41-42, “And He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done.””
Secondly, the bible tells us to obey our bosses.
Colossians 3:22-24, “Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.”
It was not biblical for me not to submit to my boss wishes and orders if they are not against the ways of God.
I struggled for quite some time. Eventually, I told God, “Father, I give up on my own agenda. There is no point arguing with my boss or to be antagonistic. Whatever my boss asks me to do, I will do so without murmuring or complaining for the bible teaches us to submit to higher authorities. I will yield to your Word”
The grace of God is certainly on me to start out the new business but it might not be His will for me to embark further on this new business. I am still finding out.
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