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Those who listen will succeed!

Success in God’s Kingdom is different from what the world considers success. Many today view success as being famous and making a lot of money. Whereas, in the Kingdom of God, good success is accomplishing what God has placed in our hands. It’s accomplishing our purpose in life, and this purpose provides eternal benefits to those around us. Also, God is pleased when we accomplish his purpose, and calls us “good and faithful servants.”  Proverbs 16:20 (EXB) says: “Whoever listens to what is taught [has insight] will succeed [prosper], and whoever trusts the Lord will be happy [blessed].” Notice that the verse highlights the importance of being teachable. If we “listen to what is taught,” this will give us divine perspective and insight, and it will cause us to prosper. Insight is a deeper kind of wisdom and intuition that lets you see beyond the current circumstances or conditions. People with this kind of insight can spot hidden opportunities. They can also endure strong opposition  or criticism because they can see the benefits beyond the current struggle. And this eventually leads them to overcome and thrive in the midst of difficult and uncertain conditions. When we trust the Lord, we are asking Him to take the steering wheel of our lives and help us to navigate through the current storms or processes of life. When we do that, we will be blessed indeed!

Proverbs 16:20 (EXB) “Whoever listens to what is taught [has insight] will ·succeed [prosper], and whoever trusts the Lord will be happy [blessed].”

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In whatever state I am, I have learned this!

*** Please see my special invitation to you below the devotional Blessings.

Today, most of western society is super busy trying to achieve more. They are not satisfied or content with what they have, or who they are. They are trying to be the next “American Idol.” Only then will they be happy. The scriptures speak cautions against this mindset. Paul said: “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content” (Phillipians 4:11). John the Baptist told the soldiers “….be content with your wages” (Luke 3:14). When we get caught up in always wanting more, desiring more, chasing after more, it constantly stresses us out and continually disappoints us. I am not saying that you shouldn’t want to be the best you can be. What I am saying is to be content where you are now. Be at peace in the present. Do your best, but know that happiness doesn’t come from having more. You need to be satisfied now. If you can achieve more, amen, but do it from a place of peace. Say like Paul, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.” Life is too short to spend all your time stressed out because you don’t have this, or you aren’t as good as that one. Do your best, and know that God loves you for who you are, not for what you can achieve. Be content NOW! All is well with your soul. He is with you.

Phillipians 4:11 “Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content”

Don’t miss this Sunday’s service at 11 am. Our guest speaker will be Bishop Joseph Mattera. He is an internationally sought out speaker, who flows with prophetic insight. His teachings on the Kingdom of God are being taught in in cooperation with Oral Roberts University. His articles can be seen in Charisma magazine. He is the founder of Christ Covenant Coalition, an international network of networks.