News Detail
Be Prosperous
What is true wealth? Can a surplus of possessions truly bring us contentment and joy? Certainly, there’s a point at which getting another T-shirt no longer brings the kind of fulfillment it once did, right?
What is success? Can a case full of trophies create in you a true sense of self-worth? Will a louder applause ever fill your need to be known and seen? Certainly, there’s a point at which being noticed and celebrated will cease to be enough to heal your insecurities. And if you leave yourself open to receive the praise of others, haven’t you also left yourself vulnerable to their criticisms? Maybe it’s not wise to measure your success in terms of the world’s standards of approval.
What is prosperity? In Psalm 1:3 we’re promised that we can prosper, like a tree planted by streams of water who bears fruit and stays green. Is prosperity measured in material possessions and status alone?
In scripture we are shown examples of people, like Solomon, who were prospering by the world’s standard and yet in Ecclesiastes declared that everything the world has to offer is meaningless. Or, Job, who had and then lost and then got back tremendous wealth and status only to conclude that the true value was in knowing God and trusting His will. Or, Hannah, who once she finally received the fulfillment of her highest prayer in her son Samuel, did not selfishly keep and cherish him, but instead gave him freely back to the Lord.
What is success? Can a case full of trophies create in you a true sense of self-worth? Will a louder applause ever fill your need to be known and seen? Certainly, there’s a point at which being noticed and celebrated will cease to be enough to heal your insecurities. And if you leave yourself open to receive the praise of others, haven’t you also left yourself vulnerable to their criticisms? Maybe it’s not wise to measure your success in terms of the world’s standards of approval.
What is prosperity? In Psalm 1:3 we’re promised that we can prosper, like a tree planted by streams of water who bears fruit and stays green. Is prosperity measured in material possessions and status alone?
In scripture we are shown examples of people, like Solomon, who were prospering by the world’s standard and yet in Ecclesiastes declared that everything the world has to offer is meaningless. Or, Job, who had and then lost and then got back tremendous wealth and status only to conclude that the true value was in knowing God and trusting His will. Or, Hannah, who once she finally received the fulfillment of her highest prayer in her son Samuel, did not selfishly keep and cherish him, but instead gave him freely back to the Lord.
Prospering is not about accumulating stuff, titles, experiences, wisdom, knowledge, power or anything that the world has to offer instead it is about abiding in Jesus.
Be prosperous this summer as you do all you’re going to do. Whether you’re traveling in exotic places or relaxing at home. Take time each day to root yourself in Jesus. Read His word. Pray. Attend church weekly to worship with a group of like-minded believers. Give. Serve. Walk humbly and bear fruit.
If you want to be prosperous, if you want to thrive, then be like a tree planted by streams of water and lose your life in Jesus.
Back
Be prosperous this summer as you do all you’re going to do. Whether you’re traveling in exotic places or relaxing at home. Take time each day to root yourself in Jesus. Read His word. Pray. Attend church weekly to worship with a group of like-minded believers. Give. Serve. Walk humbly and bear fruit.
If you want to be prosperous, if you want to thrive, then be like a tree planted by streams of water and lose your life in Jesus.
Westminster Christian School, located in Palmetto Bay, Florida, is a private, college-preparatory school for children from preschool through twelfth grade.