Daily life with Jesus by Grahame Howard: 'I can't do this.' 'Yes you can!' Part 2

"It is not good to eat much honey; So to seek one’s own glory is not glory." Proverbs 25:27. NKJV

Today, let us look at the alternative side to our study from yesterday:

Man or woman, should not seek to do what they are not qualified to do. It can lead to disaster. All over the world there are blunders made in the work place. Industries have great problems such as bridges collapsing when they shouldn't. Cars break down for the smallest of faults, buildings use the wrong type of equipment or product and it has tragic circumstance, decisions made in office and in government are bad ones and can lead to heartache. And this is only a few of the things that happen because someone is doing a job that they may not be qualified to do.

Dr Laurence J. Peter and Raymond Hull wrote a book entitled The Peter Principal. They describe this psychological model as 'The classic send-up of managerial hierarchy, disturbingly funny but painfully true.' After many years of studying mankind they found that men and women work well at a job they are suited and qualified for. However, the problem comes for many, when they are promoted to the next level, let's for instance say CEO or Works Manager. Many of these people have no training in how to deal with people. Some use bullying tactics, others use the competitive route, where each worker is pitched against others to see who will sell more products, gain more customers or make more money each month for the company.

Blunders are made where decisions have been bad ones but, others may take the blame for their manager's bad workmanship. Of course, not everyone who receives a promotion is unsuitable. Many do very well. The proof really is in the results they make.

It is wonderful to be promoted to a higher working position, very satisfying. It is also natural to think, 'I can't do this.' Most people at this time have these feelings. But there are people who know for sure that they could never do the new job. They are very good in their present positions but, to take on such responsibility will be adding more stress and they know they are not good at keeping their anxiety level normal. To mention this to people who are offering the job, may lose the position entirely but, there are times when this is the right course to take.

Perhaps you are in this position, you are about to be promoted or have the new job already. For the former, think deeply and ask Jesus if this is His will for you. It may not be. For those who are already established in the new position, take your time and avoid snap decisions. Don't get carried along with other people's ideas or thought about what you should do. Refuse to be bullied or badgered about what should be done. Again, Jesus is at hand, ask Him for guidance, especially about major decisions.

Above all, don't be frightened to ask questions probably from someone who may have done the job before you. It is not weakness to do this; it is wisdom. At the end of the day, don't just settle for this promotion for selfish reasons - such as, you are the one who was picked, not such and such. This will get you nowhere.

If you do it right, the, 'I can't do this' may turn into, "Yes I can."

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

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