The Lord
delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love (Psalm 147:11).
How do we measure
success? In recent days we have mourned the passing of several highly regarded
celebrities (and it doesn’t matter if we’re talking about the date I’m writing this
or the date you’re reading this – fascination with the life and death of the
rich and famous is a permanent fixture in our society). News of their
accomplishments, awards and opulent lifestyles fill checkout aisle weeklies and
TV gossip magazines. It seems clear that our culture has embraced the
philosophy, He who dies with the most toys wins.
In America, success
is measured by looks, prestige, bank accounts, sex appeal, credit scores,
possessions, position, power, influence, fame, academic degrees, accomplishments
and the like.
Who would have
guessed God’s formula for measuring the same could be so simple? [He]
delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love.
The next time you’re
standing in the checkout aisle looking at the gossip rags (without being too
obvious, of course), reading the headlines of the most recent celebrity
passing, remember this: God’s definition of success has nothing to do with our
typically shallow way of looking at life. Rather, real success is being written
in the lives of people who honor God, and who put their faith and hope in him.
TODAY’S MEDITATION
Meditate on God’s formula
for success. How does your life measure up?
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