YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS

God does not compare your success or even your failures to that of others. Your life will not be judged based upon what God told other people to do or accomplish but only upon what he has told you to do. When we obey God, devoting ourselves to what he has told us to do, something powerful happens!

Ezra 7:8-10  Ezra arrived in Jerusalem in the fifth month of the seventh year of the king. He had begun his journey from Babylon on the first day of the first month, and he arrived in Jerusalem on the first day of the fifth month, for the gracious hand of his God was on him. For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the LORD and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.  (NIV)

Ezra was devoted to doing what God had told him to do; study, observe and teach the law of the Lord. Because of this, God's gracious hand was upon him, and he succeeded in all he did.  Don't ever forget this, When God calls you to do something, your obedience to that word will determine your future success.

What God has called you to do may be challenging and will most likely test your obedience because it will probably be something you cannot do without his help. God is not interested in your ability but instead your availability. Your skills and talents come from him – obedience to his divine guidance comes from you.

Remember, faith is what moves God, and as with everything, there is a cause and effect. Testing is sure to come your way, and it will determine the success of your future. The children of Israel spent 40 years in the desert because they were afraid of the giants in the land and therefore chose not to obey God. Like the children of Israel, there will be giants in the land God is calling you to conquer, but obedience to his divine instruction will unleash the power necessary to achieve success.

As you obey God by stepping out into what he has called you to do, you will face situations that seem impossible. During those times, you must be assured in your heart that if God called you to do it, success is inevitable! Your faith must be in God and God alone! It is of utmost importance that you choose ahead of time to truly trust God because what you do during the testing of your faith will determine…

YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS