What is is success in the kingdom? Is there such a thing since we all are imperfect by nature? Success is defined in many ways. One particular definition that I am fond of is that success is "the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors." In order to be successful in the Kingdom of God, we have to believe that we will be successful; despite the fact, of our inherited nature.
- By being obedient to God;
- By following the Word; and
- By having faith.
We must obey our heavenly. Just as we obey our natutral father, we must obey our spiritual father. God is not of this world "his ways are higher than our ways". As Christians, our responsibility and sole purpose on this Earth is to save souls and build the kingdom of God. We cannot build the kingdom of God if we are not being examples and being obedient to our spiritual father. When we are not obedient to God, we send the message to non-believers is that they do not have to be obedient to God and his word.
However, being obedient to God in this secular world can be hard. We live in a world where the world tells us to question everything. The problem is...God is a god who cannot be questioned. He is the most HIGH. To be obedient to God means to listen to God and not question him.
Be Dependent on the Word of God
Read Deuteronomy 6:4-7, we must embed the word of God in our hearts. The bible holds the basic truths for living in the world. Consider this , the BIBLE stands for Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth...Cool right? Who would not want to follow a God who is as cleaver as that? But seriously the truths contained in the bible--God's word are:
- The Ten Commandments
- The Lord's Prayer
- The 6 Covenants God made with Man
- Apostle's Creed
- Contains all of God's original words
The Bible is inspired of God. "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness". 2 Timothy 3:16
Having Faith
To have faith is hard to accomplish, especially if you are a rationally thinker who requires reason for everything. Unfortunately God is a god of mystery. To be his servant we must believe in him in faith.
Hebrews 11:1 (KJV)
" Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen."
I pray this will help you in your endeavors with being successful in the Kingdom. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
