dennis j adams

The dream of many is to be successful and accurate in decisions making processes to hold on to the success gained. This drive for success is part of the human nature. The competitive edge, the social drive to be accepted and the need to be respected is all part of this life that has a focus on being “top” or “first” in a career. This seems to be the “accepted” procedure and character of the natural life style at least in the most of the world. The amazing contradiction to this is just how Jesus lived and what he stated as success and who would be the greatest among men. In His definition of success the last shall be first and the first shall be last. (Mark 9:35) The greatest among men is the servant or the least of all. (Matthew 23:11) This truly is opposite of what human nature and the built in character of such, procures through life and conversation. Seeking to be like Christ in this life one will always notice that He was a servant and concerned about the welfare of others. The Savior of the world, the Only begotten Son of God, Jesus Christ washed the feet of His disciples. (John 13:1-16) This Servant of humanity, yet its Creator showed what true success is and what it takes to be successful. The position in life that is to searched out and to be embraced is that of a servant. Whose heart is set on the care of those in the world, the nation, the country, state, the city, the neighborhood, the home and the heart. Becoming a seeker of position is an infection in the Church or a disease that has become an epidemic. So many people vying for position. Who can impress who and what can one do to be the greatest in the Church. The answer is simple, be the least, the servant of all, continuously seeking those whom can be served and helped. The competitive life here on this earth cannot last in the Kingdom of God…

In His Kingdom one should always consider the other better than himself! (Philippians 2:3) Having the same attitude (mind) which is in Christ, (Philippians 2:5-8) willing to step down to be able to step up into the success of the Kingdom of God. The Christian today as before would be much better in approaching the Throne in humility rather than in a pride filled agenda to be the greatest. (Mark 9:33-37) The plausible approach to having peace and success with confidence is to be redeemed from pride and a self centered heart. This conscious decision will redirect the steps of a person to walk in the ways of the Lord. (Psalm 143:10) This walk will lead you into the spiritual prosperity and lasting success that each heart actually seeks in life. The empowerment of the Lord then leads you to bring others into the place of spiritual success as well.

His ways are much higher than ours and His thoughts are as well…. (Isaiah 55:9) He became the Servant that we could become blessed children of the King! To be the greatest, become the least!

Dennis

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