{"id":4100,"date":"2024-01-03T18:13:37","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T18:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/testamentoflove.org\/?p=4100"},"modified":"2024-01-03T18:13:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T18:13:41","slug":"seeing-2024-through-the-eye-of-faith","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testamentoflove.org\/index.php\/wow\/word_of_the_week_post\/seeing-2024-through-the-eye-of-faith\/","title":{"rendered":"Seeing 2024 Through the Eye of Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>\u201cThis book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein<br>day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein:<br>for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.\u201d &#8211; Joshua 1:8<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to scripture, success doesn\u2019t just happen because God desires to bless us, or because<br>we are born again. Nor does it happen because we\u2019re educated, have a good lineage or because<br>we do everything right. Success is a result of principle. That principle is found in the above<br>scripture. Meditating on the Word of God. The term day and night means several things. First, I<br>believe it refers to the constant input of God\u2019s Word that keeps us anchored in God\u2019s Counsel<br>through the changing events, situations and challenges of each day. It\u2019s what keep us consistent<br>in an ever-changing world. Second, I believe it keeps our mind in tune with God\u2019s voice, and our spirit open to the leading of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are people who are financially successful in the world who are atheists. But it seems they<br>never have enough. That\u2019s because we are not merely flesh and blood. We are eternal spirits, and<br>this natural world cannot fulfill the needs of an eternal spirit. That\u2019s what makes monetary<br>wealth one of the lowest forms of true success. The verse above talks about GOOD success. Good<br>success is the fulfillment we receive in all areas of life; our marriage, our relationships with<br>others, our business and community connections. And primarily, it comes from knowing that we<br>are loved by God and experiencing His love. I John 4:16 says, \u201cAnd we have known and<br>believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we approach the New year of 2024, we can look at it through the eyes of media and become<br>troubled and filled with anxiety like those who have no hope. Or, we can keep the Word of God<br>in our heart and meditate on it day and night and see 2024 through the eye of faith; in the<br>unlimited ability of God to open doors that no man can open, and close doors that no man can<br>shut. As we meditate on the Word of God and allow the Holy Spirit to lead us, no matter what<br>happens in 2024, we will have the peace beyond understanding and the comforting voice of the<br>Holy Spirit, who will always lead us to green pastures and pure water. His peace will calm the storms in our minds and bring wholeness to every area of our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s how we will make our way prosperous and that is the very definition of Good Success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>With Love,<br>Pastor Tom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-41dd6e70a1a48607ad4c0eaa8e196e08\">Kingdom Business is Eternal, as are the rewards that come from God. If this ministry has been a blessing to you, please consider partnering with us in prayer, as the Lord leads you, or in financial support. Please visit our website at www.testamentoflove.org to learn more about this ministry! 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