This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it.
For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Joshua 1:8 (NKJV)
In our scripture from today's reading, God is charging Joshua, Moses' assistant as the new leader of Israel. The Father was very direct with Joshua, as He told him that the Word should not depart his mouth. Furthermore, it should be something he meditates on every day and every night. Why? So that he could do what the Word said and be an effective leader. What is the result of him meditating on the Word? He would prosper and would have success.
Too often we are looking for quick fixes to success. We have the lottery-quick picks, scratch offs, and quarter machines to say the least. We fix supper in the microwave in 15 minutes and expect our families to be pleased with what is put in front of them. We have self-checkouts at the grocery store to make it quicker.
What do all of these things have in common? A quick chance at instant gratification. And what happens when we don't receive that instant gratification? We become angry. We question. We are disillusioned. We lose focus and purpose.
What do all of these things have in common? A quick chance at instant gratification. And what happens when we don't receive that instant gratification? We become angry. We question. We are disillusioned. We lose focus and purpose.
What provides true gratification and fullness? Jesus Christ is the ANSWER! The scripture tells us to think on the Word, to meditate upon the Word. As we meditate on the Word, we understand more and more what God expects of us. When we do those things that He instructs us to do, we will become prosperous in Him! We will have success in Him!
I am not looking for a man promotion, but a God promotion! It doesn't matter whether I know the right person at my job, because as I meditate on the Word and do as it instructs, then God will provide the increase!
Don't look for instant success from things of this world! Don't look for instant happiness from what this world has to offer! But look for success in His Word! Look for hope in His Word!
Have a blessed week!
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