Success

It has always been a habit of mine to wish someone "all the best" on birthday cards and "every success" on job related greetings. 

This morning, as I was reading about King Hezekiah in 2Kings 18:3 -7, I discovered some interesting facts about why he was successful. 

 

1. He (King Hezekiah) did what was right in the eyes of the Lord; just as his father David had done.   (2Kings 18:3)

 

2. Hezekiah trusted in the Lord, the God of Israel.  There was no one like him among all the kings of Judah, either before him or after him.  (2Kings 18:5)

 

3. He held fast to the Lord and did not cease to follow him, he kept the commands the Lord had given Moses.  (2Kings 18:6)

 

4. And the Lord was with him, he was successful in whatever he undertook.  (2Kings 18:7)

 

On the surface, these seemed like rather simple guidelines for Christians to follow.  However, on second thought, I began to realize that:

- I need to study the Bible before I can learn what is right in the eyes of the Lord.

- I need to establish a personal relationship with our Lord and saviour before I can put my trust in Him.

- I need faith in Him before I can willingly follow him in all circumstances.

 

Wonderful for us, born again Christians in the New Testament, is the promise of the dwelling of the Holy Spirit after we accepted Christ into our lives.  May He guide and lead us into a life worthy of our calling and successful in following His Will.

 

Wishing you success in the new year!!!

 

 

jane