Insuring Success In The I's Of God
Gen. 39:3; Ps. 1

Gen. 39:3 And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

 Psa 1:1 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.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3 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.
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

 Intro.: People want success! Usually that means the accumulation of wealth. Is this what success is to God? Is this what we need in our lives just more money? Will this make us happier? Will this cause us to be really successful?

 We need to…
Solicit a special intimacy with God

Recognize Him as one who cares for you (do you want this too?)

Recognize His Son that died for you (does that cause you to pause?)

Recognize His desire to be close to you (do you have a desire?)

 We always need to…
Study for God's instruction

 Deut. 29: 9 Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, that ye may prosper in all that ye do.

Read God's Word

Study God's Word

Learn God's Word

 We should also want to…
Strive for illumination in our life

2 Chr. 26: 5 And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.

You need to see God's truths

Prayerfully ask God for special understanding

Seriously seek the insight He can give you (it is important)

Prayer
Study
Godly advise from others (that can be trusted and compared with God's ways) We all need to..
Seek upright integrity

1 Chr. 22: 13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgments which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good courage; dread not, nor be dismayed.

Deut. 4: 40 Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.

Desire to do what is right (do you want to do what is right?)

Demand of yourself uprightness (forget what others are getting away with)

Deny any tendency to turn away (resist the lies of Satan)
 
 

 Take time to…
Strategize your life for involvement in God's projects

2 Chr. 31: 21 And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered.

Plan to serve God He wants this
It helps us stick with it
Better chance of success if we make plans to be a servant of God Prepare to serve God Get close to Him (spend time with Him)
Find a place to work (local church, missions, etc.)
Determine to serve no matter what Accomplish for God (work hard for Him) Be ready for hardships and possible failure at times
Be ready to put God before yourself
Be ready to go on
 
  Do not forget to…
Start a procedure of self-inspection Daily examine your life (for problems)

Carefully scrutinize your motives (for attitude)

Take care of problems immediately (prevents cancerous growth of sin in our lives)

 Tit. 3: 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men.
 
 

Gary Marcum - East 38th Street Free Will Baptist Church - 010701am