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DAY 478: GOD’S MEASURE OF SUCCESS - Devotional
The Return ^ | June 29, 2022

Posted on 06/30/2022 5:09:48 AM PDT by metmom

Success in God’s eyes is being totally fulfilled in ministering to him. Such servants aren’t striving to “make it” or seeking earthly security. They only want to know their Lord and to minister to him.

Think about the 100 prophets hidden by Obadiah (see 1 Kings 18:4). They lived an isolated existence in caves during a severe famine for probably three to four years. These men had no outside ministry. They were completely out of the public’s view, likely forgotten by most people. They couldn’t even share in Elijah’s victory on Mount Carmel. No doubt, the world would call them failures, insignificant men who hadn’t accomplished anything.

However, God had given these devoted servants the precious gift of time. They had days, weeks, even years to pray, study and grow. God may have been preparing them for the day when he would release them to minister to his people, those who would return to God as a result of Elijah’s warnings and preaching. Others God may have simply wanted to worship before his throne and minister to him.

Years ago, the Lord blessed me with this gift of time. Before I ever pastored a church, I went into the woods and preached to the birds and trees. I had no plans, no agenda, no dreams. I only wanted to get to know God’s heart. I prayed daily, seeking the Lord and ministering to him. I marked my Bible from cover to cover. I was hidden, not seen by anyone, but God knew my address all along.

My advice is to quit looking for ministry. Spend your time seeking God instead. He knows where to find you. He’ll summon you when he sees you are ready. Forget what others are doing. Strive to be a success at God’s throne. If you’re ministering to the Lord and praying for others, you are already a success in his eyes!


TOPICS: Theology; Worship
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1 posted on 06/30/2022 5:09:49 AM PDT by metmom
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To: ducttape45; 230FMJ

The Return ping


2 posted on 06/30/2022 5:10:16 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith…)
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To: metmom

Great post, MM.


3 posted on 06/30/2022 7:23:18 AM PDT by SouthernClaire (God Help America!)
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To: metmom

I REALLY needed this one today, Metmom. Thanks for posting.


4 posted on 06/30/2022 7:42:41 AM PDT by left that other site (Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.)
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