Key To Success!

There are some things which should not succeed because they are not good. However, some struggle being successful with even that which should succeed. What is necessary for success to take place?

Someone has suggested, “To succeed, you must be easy to start and hard to stop.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie]

Some are not successful because, for one reason or another, they never get started. Perhaps they think the task insurmountable (at least for them) and therefore decide they might as well not even begin. For others it may be that they quit at the first obstacle encountered.

Note the caution Gamaliel offered to the Jewish council concerning the Apostles.
“(38) So in the present case I tell you, keep away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; (39) but IF IT IS OF GOD, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OVERTHROW THEM. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, (40) and when they had called in the apostles, they beat them and charged them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.” ( Acts 5:38-40 ESV)

Time would tell whether the Apostles’ work would succeed or not. The success of what man’s sole efforts and ideas are behind is most often short lived. However, with the things of God it is an entirely different matter.

How did the Apostles respond even though they faced such bold opposition?
“(41) Then they left the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer dishonor for the name. (42) And every day, in the temple and from house to house, THEY DID NOT CEASE TEACHING AND PREACHING JESUS AS THE CHRIST.” ( Acts 5:41-42 ESV)

First of all, God was behind their work. Nevertheless, the Apostles still had to possess a WILLINGNESS to keep on keeping on with the mission they had been given. They did not stop! They refused to cease proclaiming the Lordship of Christ. And we have been called to do the same. Just like the Apostles, we will not meet success with every soul we meet. However, as we continue to hold out the Word of Life there will be those who are WILLING to accept and begin their transformation in Christ. If we do not start or if we fail to continue proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus, what should we expect? As we submit to the Will of God, let us be “easy to start and hard to stop”, understanding God is fully behind the work He has called us to do!

Have a great day KNOWING THE SUCCESS GOD BRINGS!
Carl

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