There are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

Luke 13: 30

There was a time that I wanted a promotion really bad at work. I put in a lot of effort. When I was praying about it this scripture came to me.

I felt like I was being passed over for options that were not as good as me. Soon after this I went to another job and was promoted in a way that required none of the extra effort that I was putting in at the last job. It also ended up being a better environment for me.

Sometimes, we will have to take the low road in life for a while and sometimes a long while until it is time for us to be promoted. During those times, you may feel passed over, not valued, like you are giving more than what you are getting out of it. But, these times are valuable for you to grow and learn necessary skills for later on.

When you finally do get your promotion, you will value it because you know what it is like not to have it. You’ll finally be ready to take on that opportunity when you are ready.

But, for now trust and don’t be afraid to develop in the wait. You are not always going to be last.