We had the
pleasure of getting taught by a pastor named David. He really challenged us in his teaching to
ponder the question, what is success? So
many of us get caught up with being concerned with how much money we have or
climbing the corporate ladder. For us
the questions we often challenge ourselves with are: how effective is our
ministry? Does it really even matter if
we are here? How many people have accepted
Christ because of us?
Ephesians 6:12
For we do not
wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the
spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
David really
challenged us that Satan often feeds us lies.
Often times we face the daily challenges, and we have a tendency to ask
ourselves what we have accomplished today? We need to take a step back to
realize that we are fighting a battle that has already been won. Christ did that 2000+ years ago when he gave
his life for all of us.
We as Christians,
no matter what “mission field” you live on, are called by God to be just a
piece of the puzzle in His story, not to try to create your own story by
yourself. Being successful isn’t how
many digits you bring home in your paycheck this week, what promotion you are
up for, or what kind of car you drive.
However, success is defined by obedience to God in whatever realm he has
called you. As long as you are being
faithful, that is all God has called you to do as a follower.
Joshua 24:14a
Now therefore fear
the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness.
Job 36:11
If they listen and
serve him, they complete their days in prosperity, and their years in
pleasantness.
