Daily devotional

Pastor Stanley

9th SEPTEMBER 2026

GOD RAISES THE POOR FROM DUST

"He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes, with the princes of his people." (Psalms 113:7-8)NIV

Beloved, no one is too low for God to lift. The God we serve specializes in dramatic reversals—He takes those in the dust and seats them among Princes.

Perhaps you feel overlooked, undervalued, or forgotten. Maybe you've been sitting in the ash heap of disappointment, rejection, or lack. Hear this truth: God sees you. He is not intimidated by the depth of your need; He is empowered by His ability to meet it.

The dust is not your destiny. The ash heap is not your address. The same God who lifted Joseph from the pit to the palace, and Esther from obscurity to the throne, is alive and active in your life today. He does not just lift you out—He lifts you high, seating you in places of honor and influence.

Your promotion is not based on your performance, but on His favor. Stand in faith. Your elevation is not a matter of if, but when. God is preparing a place of prominence for you among His people. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Father, thank You that You see me in my low place. I trust You to lift me from the dust and seat me in higher places. I receive Your favor and promotion today. In Jesus' name, Amen.

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