Success

The Lord has spoken to me recently not to let the failures of the past determine my future. Success today is determined by you and me focusing on the Lord and His goodness. Every day is a new day in the Lord. His mercies are new every morning.

I am sure that every one of us have had times when we thought we were following the Lord and ended up in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. It is supposed to be the opposite. We are to be in the right place at the right time with the right people. Well, that is what God desires for each of us. He walks with us every step of the way. So what if you miss it. He will correct things for you as you repent and go in the direction He indicates. Unlike man, God does not view failure as the end of the world. He sees it as an opportunity to teach us how to avoid that mistake the next time. We as His children can also view it as an opportunity to learn from the Lord.

The only time success is mentioned in the Old Testament is in the book of Joshua when he is stepping into the role as leader which Moses had assumed. At Moses’ death, Joshua became the leader. He had some big shoes to fill, but God showed him the secret to his success. A successful person spends time with the Lord and His Word. He ponders or meditates God’s Word all the time, instead of man’s opinion. Then that person shall have good success and deal wisely.

Success is coupled with wisdom----not man’s wisdom, but God’s wisdom that is from above. God’s wisdom comes from His word. As we spend time in God’s word, we will walk in God’s wisdom and be successful people, achieving the desired excellence of the Lord.

Enjoy your life today as you focus on God and His word. He will take care of your life and bring you into that field of success you have been reaching toward.