Infomercial tycoons have made millions of dollars from people who want assured success via speaking and decision-making strategies.
Perhaps you’ve attended such a session or purchased a CD series promising a faster path to prosperity.
The Bible can save us a ton of money, though, in our pursuit of genuine prosperity of the heart, mind and soul.
And by living out the very simple principle of Joshua 1, we can even anticipate prosperity of the tangible.
In a beautifully crafted affirmation of God’s plan for Joshua’s blessing, the Lord spoke these words as the Israelites were preparing to enter the Promised Land:
“Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave you. Do not deviate from them, turning either to the right or to the left. Then you will be successful in everything you do.
“Study this Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and night so you will be sure to obey everything written in it. Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.” (Joshua 1:7-8)
My goodness.
Check out that last sentence again.
“Only then will you prosper and succeed in all you do.”
I want to prosper and succeed in all I do.
So do you.
Fortunately, we don’t have to be tall, dark and handsome with perfect white teeth and toned, tanned skin in order to experience the contentment of success promised by infomercial tycoons.
We simply have to read the Bible daily and meditate day and night on what we’ve learned so as to not wander off the path of faithfulness.
It’s about spiritual humility, not physical or mental ability.
Do what God asks.
Receive what God promises.
I like that formula.
It’s simple.
And I need simple.
Perhaps you do, too.
Let’s be strong. Let’s be courageous. Let’s stick to the path of faith.
Favors from our Father will follow if we do.
As always, I love you
Martin
Morning Devotion 