Not every open door (or even window) is from God. Some come from fellow human beings. Others come from the enemy. Yes, the devil has no qualms setting people up for greatness if it serves his purpose; and he equally has no reservations about destroying them during or after his purpose is achieved. Divine opportunities: (1) come from God (2) to serve His purpose on earth (3) at an appointed time and season (4) in a manner that matches the configuration He’s given you. In the marketplace they can take the form of a new job, a new business deal, a new work project, a new business partnership, etc. There’s…

Divine ideas are quite something. The story of Noah, the Ark and the flood is a common one in Christian circles. I’ve seen it discussed in the context of our personal lives and pulpit ministry. But I started to think about it from the context of kingdom business. What does it look like to build an Ark in and for the marketplace? How does one do business differently from everyone else? What distinguishes a kingdom business from all others out there?   God gives and sustains the vision. Anyone who considers themselves a disciple of Christ has the Great Commission as their divine assignment. But this takes different shapes, forms…