Keys to Success/Success Principles – Key 2
2) Meditate/Reflect on God’s Word
Wouldn’t it be easy if all you had to do to change what is in your heart was to desire it to change? You and I both know that doesn’t work! Change only becomes possible when you refocus your thought life.Meditation is more than just reading. It involves filling your mind with the Word so that you think about it as you go about your entire day. Yes, you think about other things as well, but all the while, you are applying the Word to yourself personally and to everything you do.
Take another look at the first part of our opening scripture. It says,
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night (This law scroll must not leave your lips! You must memorize it day and night…)
Meditating on God’s Word is the second key to a successful life found in Joshua 1:8.
Instead of dwelling on your problems or the latest media report, dwell on what God’s Word says. As you do, the Holy Spirit will make God’s Word more real to you than anything you can see with your natural eyes. His Word will become an internal compass helping you determine which way to go in each decision you need to make.
Psalm 119:164-165 (NIV) says, Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous laws. Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble.
Seven times a day I praise you because of your just regulations. Those who love your law are completely secure; nothing causes them to stumble. (NET)
At distinctly different times of the day, the psalmist contemplated the words God had spoken. He went on to proclaim the truth that loving God’s Word is both a source of peace and success!
The same is true today. When you meditate on God’s Word, you will find that it fills your heart and mind. You will be amazed by how much peace and calmness you have even in the midst of difficulties. Because God’s Word is in your heart and mind, nothing the devil does can make you stumble.
Keys to Success/Success Principles – Key 3
3) Act on God’s Word
Remember, Joshua 1:8 said that along with speaking the Word and meditating on it, we should also do according to all that is written in it. Here we see the third key to success: acting on God’s Word.Jesus said, “Whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock. Now everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall. (Matthew 7:24-27) KJV
“Everyone
who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his
house on rock. The rain fell, the flood came,
and the winds beat against that house, but it did not collapse because it had
been founded on rock. Everyone who hears these
words of mine and does not do them is like a foolish man who built his house on
sand. The rain fell, the flood came, and the
winds beat against that house, and it collapsed; it was utterly destroyed!” (NET)
It is not enough to know what the Word of God says. Good
results come only when you also act on the Word in faith.
Ps 119:129 Your rules are marvelous.
Therefore I observe them.
The wise (prudent) man’s house was safe because he built it on a firm foundation. While his house probably took more time and effort to build, it was well worth it when the storm (tempest) came.
As you read God’s Word each day and apply the truths revealed to you, you will become like the wise (prudent/intelligent) man. When adversity comes, you will be able to stand because you have built on an immovable foundation “the Word of God. Nothing will be able to keep you from SUCCESS!
Finally/Conclusion
Understand that God’s Word provides direction for every situation you will ever encounter. Spend time developing your relationship with the Lord, and let His Word settle deep into your heart so that it influences every aspect of your life.
Don’t be one of those who miss out on God’s plan for success. Remember and apply these keys/principles from Joshua 1:8:
Speak God’s Word
(do not let it depart from your mouth…)
Meditate on God’s Word
(meditate in it day and night )
Act on God’s Word
( do according to all that is written in it)
Then and only then, will you make your way prosperous and have good success!
By
Duane Vander Klok
Paraphrased
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