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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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Where are you planted?

To the person that daily delights and meditates on the word of God, there are great benefits. Psalms 1:3 reveals some of those benefits. Among the benefits are never-ending provision. The righteous are like a tree planted by the rivers of water. That is the perfect place for a tree to be. The tree can draw water any time it desires, and in any amount that it desires. It is the same for those who daily delight and mediate on the word of God. There is a never-ending supply of wisdom, strength, confidence, provision, joy, peace, direction, instruction, etc. I can go on and on, but this is just the first part of the benefits. It also says that its leaf shall not wither. Leaves are a very important  part of a tree. Leaves catch the suns rays and help to produce life-bearing energy through a process called photosynthesis. The leaves focus on the sunlight. Leaves will even turn toward the sun to maximize their ability to catch the light. For us, God’s word is light and life. If we would just focus on His word daily, it will also release life and energy to us. And finally, when we daily delight and meditate on the word of God, everything we do shall prosper. It’s time to reassess your daily habits. Are you daily delighting and meditating on the word of God? Or are you planted in a spiritual desert? If so, it’s time to move to that place where you can be planted by the “rivers of water.” Selah!

Psalms 1:3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.