Joshua 1:8(KJV)
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.
Today’s Scripture is the key to finding purpose and success in life. The key to a fruitful way and to good success is meditating on the book of the law, meditating on the Word of God, and being careful to do according to what we read. As Christians, our prosperity and success depend on our ability to imitate God, His Word, and obedience to the Holy Spirit. When enlightened by the Word of God, we agree with it, prospering in everything we do. That is why God told Joshua not to allow the knowledge of His Word to elude him so that he would achieve good success. The Bible is our book of solutions: the Word contains answers to every problem we may face in this world. God’s written and spoken Word provides the wisdom to make vital decisions. The Bible, the Word of God, is a bank of spiritual wealth and treasures. The Word of God is the custodian of the blessing; it can turn a desert into a forest, barrenness into fruitfulness, stagnation can turn into abundance, and a curse into blessings.
While success may be purchased or attained by other means, good success cannot; it is a gift from God. Good success is a way of life that comes from being established in the Word of God. It comes from hearing and obeying the Word so consistently that it begins to guide our actions even when we are not consciously thinking about it. What we produce is determined by what we do with the Word we hear or meditate on day and night. Many don’t spend the time to think or meditate on the Word of God they hear. It just falls on them, and then it goes, so they cannot apply the Word to benefit their lives. It is important to note that the Scripture says we should observe all. James 1:25 says, “But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.” The Scripture says that the issue is not the Word but what you do with the Word. Obeying the Word is what enables us to know God. Knowing God is about knowing His Word. However, many of us heed the Word partially. We seem to pick and choose what we will submit and ignore. Psalm 1:1-3 says, “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” There is no negotiation; God’s Word is the surest way to resourceful success.
Beloved, read, study, meditate, hear, and live by the Word of God, and from now, you will begin to experience good success. See yourself obeying the Word in every possible circumstance. Stay in the Word of God and implement an effective and regular study plan; it will make you successful and prosperous. You must delight in the Word of the Lord. The Word is the key to unlocking the gate of life with God’s blessing. Be acquainted with the Word to be strengthened and fortified for the battles of life and a safe passage to eternal glory. Let the Word of God be your guide in your daily activities. As you meditate on the Word day and night, doing all written therein, your joy shall know no bounds in Jesus’ Name. Know God’s Word for yourself because His Word is able to go deep within and transform you. Remember John 2:5 “His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.”
O Lord, help me to meditate and walk in obedience to Your Word in Jesus’ Name.