God wants you to Succeed (2)

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Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers. - 3 John: 2(LSB)
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The Rich man and Lazarus
God wants you to Succeed (2)

By Master of Codex Aureus Epternacensis - The Yorck Project (2002) 10.000 Meisterwerke der Malerei (DVD-ROM), distributed by DIRECTMEDIA Publishing GmbH. ISBN: 3936122202., Public Domain, Link

Jesus said:

For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul? - Mark 8:36(LSB)

And to drive home his point, he told the story of a rich man who died and went to hell, while the poor beggar who had lived near the rich's man's doorstep, went to Heaven. Bottom Line: Nothing is more important than your Salvation. But God also has a plan for your LIFE, and He wants you to succeed.

In the verse at the top from the 3rd letter of John, note the phrase 'in all respects', some versions have 'in all things'. That includes your health, your mental and emotional well-being, your family and relationships, your career and finances. 'All respects' means 'All things!' There is not an area of your life that God is not interested in or that He won't get involved in when you seek Him, obey Him and honor Him. In the Old Testament He said:

So you shall keep the words of this covenant to do them, that you may prosper in all that you do.- Deuteronomy 29:9

While in the New Testament, Jesus said:

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. - Matthew 6:33

If you are a parent you know what it is to be totally invested in the success of your children. When they succeed in life, you celebrate with them. As His redeemed child, your Heavenly Father is invested in YOUR success and celebrates it with you! So start praying and believing him today for success in all your endeavours.

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