Psalm 66: 12 => Thou have caused men to ride over our heads.. we went through fire and water but he brought us into a wealthy place.
Exodus 13:17-19 => God led them out of Egypt and crossed the red sea. God did not lead them through the lands of the philistine which would have been 11 days. God passed them through a long journey so that they will be trained.
I Corinthians 16:9 => Doors have been opened to me but there are many adversaries. In Matthew 7:7c, God said we should knock and the door will be opened unto him.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROMOTION.
3. Promotion is not about occupying a higher seat or earning more salary. 1 Timothy 3:1 => If a man desires the office of a bishop, he desires a good work. Promotion calls for a good and more work.
4. Promotion comes with Inconveniences: John 21: 15-18 => Jesus told Simon to feed his lamb 3 times. Every promotion will come with a stretch.
5. Promotion is in the hands of God. Psalms 75:6-7. Promotion does not come from the east or west or south [ God didn’t mention North ]. God is the judge. He set one down and put another up.
6. Embrace Kingdom service. 1 Samuel 16:19 => David was sent for when he was keeping the sheep.. Keeper of sheep become Leaders and will be promoted.
7. Embrace a lifestyle of Thanksgiving and praise => David was in the bush giving praise. And he was sent for to serve in the kingdom as an Armor bearer.