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We’re not called to stagnate. We’re called to be hungry and thirsty for righteousness. We’re called to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling and to walk worthy of the divine calling to which we were called.

How do you build your character? Cultivate these traits in your spirit, soul, and body:

Hunger and thirst after righteousness that result in a passionate pursuit of God.A faithful, hidden life of prayer, worship, and the study of God’s Word.Clean hands and a pure heart (). Abandon sin and pursue purity and holiness in your daily life.Develop a servant’s heart. Jesus said the greatest people in the Kingdom are the servants. Serve, serve, and serve some more.Become trustworthy.Cultivate a loyal heart.Be dependable. Show up where you’re committed to show up, day in and day out.Be accountable. Tear down the walls and take off your mask. Get life-on-life with other people, and let other people get life-on-life with you.Report this ad📷

Become worthy of promotion. Become the person who can successfully sustain the promotion you desire over decades and decades of service. Building godly character is the only way to go about that.

3. Prepare for the job or ministry you want.

The secular world already knows this principle, but many Christians haven’t quite grasped it yet. The concept is simple and remarkably empowering:

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No matter what you’re called to, do what you can wherever you are to prepare for that calling.

For example:

Are you called to preach? If so, set aside time every day to study and write sermons. By the time you get your opportunity, you’ll have notebooks of prepared sermons. Who knows? You may need them quickly!

Are you called to lead worship? Write songs and practice your instrument every day. Sing scales every day to strengthen your vocal cords. Spend extra time worshipping God alone. Men may not see you yet, but God will, and you’ll be ready when He chooses you.

Are you called to missions? Learn the skills now that you will need on the mission field:

If you’re headed to the African bush, learn wilderness survival skills.If you’re headed to Brazil, learn Portuguese.If you’ll be teaching music, begin to search for second-hand instruments so you can have tools available for students who can’t afford them.Report this ad📷

Are you called to disciple children? Spend time now designing fun activities, lesson plans, games, and craft projects that will help children learn what you are called to teach.

These are the secrets to promotion in God’s Kingdom.

Jesus said that many people are called, but few are chosen. The difference between the two groups? The chosen ones, after they receive the initial call, prepare for their call. When opportunity knocks, the chosen ones are ready and can be dispatched into their destiny.

We’re all called to go to higher levels with God. Our steps must take us from glory to glory and from faith to faith. By getting rid of our idols, developing godly character, and preparing for our call, we can all experience promotion in God’s Kingdom.

Related: Stop Expecting the Church To Promote You

Photo courtesy of Jose Maria Perez Nunez via Creative Commons license on Flickr. 

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Erin says

JUNE 13, 2015 AT 7:59 AM

Great article! So good the parts about character and preparation. We don’t talk much about this anymore, yet it’s so crucial. Our character matters to God. Thank you for posting it. I have shared it with friends and disciples.

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Jamie Rohrbaugh says

JUNE 13, 2015 AT 10:07 AM

Thank you, Erin. I agree. Character matters so much, and we need to hear teaching on it once again. It seems to have gone by the wayside, too often replaced by easier teachings about victorious living and prosperity and blessing. All of which are also godly and Biblical, but what about holiness and purity and faithfulness and integrity? May God have mercy and turn our hearts back to Himself in every way. Thank you for reading and for sharing! Have a great day!

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Danielle Bedford says

JANUARY 20, 2016 AT 1:16 AM

Wonderful message about being more Christlike in our attitude and thinking. The church should discuss this topic more.

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Steven says

DECEMBER 2, 2016 AT 10:07 AM

Great reminder and encouraging

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Ps. B.R.Marak. says

AUGUST 19, 2017 AT 11:16 AM

Thank you ! Very touching and strenghtened. ” look to God for what you want,not to men”we do look to people for our promotion and again blame others and circumstances if we don’t have it.I will preach this on sunday worship service. God bless you !

Ps. B.R.Marak. N.E.India.Assam

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Jamie Rohrbaugh says

AUGUST 24, 2017 AT 1:25 PM

I pray the preaching goes well, friend!

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J. B says

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017 AT 4:31 AM

Thank you for this wonderful insight. I received a prophetic word concerning ‘promotion coming from the Lord’ and that im ready for this promotion. So I give God thanks for that because reading your blog has given me extra things to think about and adapt. God bless you

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Amadi Chimezie says

MARCH 22, 2018 AT 5:52 AM

I am better directed on how to be prepared and ripe for God to exalt me . I am now aware of my roles that facilitates God promotion. God bless you.

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Emmanuel amoako says

MAY 18, 2018 AT 3:30 AM

why associate only Africa with bush I think that statement is unfortunate

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Jamie Rohrbaugh says

MAY 23, 2018 AT 7:46 PM

Because the term “bush” is not used to describe wilderness outside of Africa. Each continent has a separate term for “wilderness.” No offense was intended. Thanks for reading.

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Felisa says

JULY 18, 2018 AT 4:44 PM

I am so encouraged by your article thank you for allowing the Lord to lead you.

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