How do you measure success? There are as many answers to this question as there are people, each one different; however, I think there is only one that defines failure. Failure is the social concept of not meeting a desirable or intended objective. There is another way to look at failure, it can be considered the road to success. It is a great teacher, it builds character and humility; you could say it is suspended success. Failure will cause re-evaluation, persistence, and hard work in some cases before success can be achieved.

As the end of the year fast approaches many begin to preview their accomplishments, however; the only thing that really matters is where you are in the war that is being spiritually fought for you. Your decision is crucial to success or failure for eternity. What side have you chosen? This world offers success through power, money, and control of others, it seems wonderful in the beginning you become comfortable with your own greatness. You walk on others with no conscious or concern for their welfare to sustain your position.

When you choose the success the world offers there is a price to be paid; eventually, the ruler of this world will come to collect. You have succeeded at failure. Deuteronomy 8:18 teaches “but thou shall remember the Lord thy God; for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” Proverbs 10:22 states ” the blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.” The success we receive that comes through our choice to accept the love given by Jesus the Christ leads to eternal wealth.

Thieves cannot break in to steal nor will it’s value diminish, True success is found in the joy, love, and service to others. As we prepare to make our resolutions for the coming year recognize the choices we make will determine our future for eternity. Choose wisely the path you will walk, time is winding down for this world of chaos and soon the price for rejecting the grace of God must be paid. Redemption is available only to those who have chosen wisely and given their hearts to Jesus, who paid the price for all who accept it. The time to seek His face, ask for forgiveness, and turn from wickedness is running out;, choose life, why should you die when God offers you life, eternal life.

My revelation as I sit by the pool of grace