SUCCESS IS THE END RESULT OF A PROCESS – Thursday, 14th August 2025
Text for Today: 2 Kings 2:1-7 “And keep the charge of the Lord your God to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes…..” (vs. 3a).
The beauty of life is in succeeding in whatever you set out to do in life. However, the wise counsel you take to will determine your rating in life and the end result of your journey. Success is not an overnight adventure, but the end result of a process. And successful men always try to counsel those around them to follow the same path with them so as to succeed as well. When King David was about to die, he gave his son, Solomon, the following advice: “Do what the LORD your God commands and follow his teachings. Obey everything written in the Law of Moses. Then you will be a success, no matter what you do or where you go” (1 Kings 2:3).
Notice that David didn’t tell his son to build up his kingdom with great armies, or to gather wealth from other lands, or to defeat his enemies in battle. That was why Solomon requested for wisdom when God told him to ask for whatever he wants when his reign started. God was pleased by this request and granted it, giving Solomon a wise and understanding heart, more than any man had ever had before. He also gave Solomon the things he didn’t ask for—riches and honor among men (1 Kings 3:1-14). Solomon took his father’s advice to heart, at least for most of his reign, and reflected on it in his writing in Proverbs: “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man” (Prov. 3:1-4).
You are a Champion!
Further Study: Prov. 3:1-35.
Covenant Prayers
- Father, I thank you for the privilege of knowing you.
- I cast out every spirit of disobedience from my life.
- I receive grace to walk according to the ways of the Lord.
- Father, give me good success as I follow your ways.
Quote: “TRUE SUCCESS COMES NOT BY MAGIC BUT PRINCIPLES AND OBEDIENCE.”
