Success By The Spirit
Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD
unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit,
saith the LORD of hosts (Zechariah 4:6).
Success in life and in any endeavour isn’t in
anything that one’s physical might or strength
produces or can produce; true success is in the Spirit
and by the Spirit. It’s not about something you’re
doing or not doing; it’s about your relationship with
the Holy Spirit; that’s what makes the difference, and
that’s the most important factor for your success. The
Bible says, “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor
of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy”(Romans 9:16).
Life is spiritual. Until and unless you walk in the
realm which God has brought you into, and function
at that level, life will be for you a hard journey. You’ll
be making efforts in vain. But if you’re in a passionate,
intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit, He’ll breathe
on everything you do and see to its success.
The man who’s in fellowship with the Holy Spirit,
yielded to Him for guidance and inspiration is the one
described for us in Psalm 1:3: “And he shall be like a
tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth
his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” The Holy
Spirit is your guarantee for a life of absolute, unending
success. He’s the One that glorifies your life and brings
you into favours and promotions, and opens doors of
blessings for you that no man can shut. He’s all you need.
Let the glory of Christ, resplendent in your spirit
and exuding from you, be the attraction in your life.
Abide in Him. He’s everything you need. Remember
the words of Jesus, “If ye abide in me, and my words
abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you” (John 15:7).
Prayer
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for the indwelling presence of the
Holy Spirit in my life, who causes me to do and walk in your perfect will.
I experience, even now, the supply and ministry of the Spirit
to be effective in the ministry of the Gospel, communicating your
divine presence to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further Study:
ecclesiastes 9:11; John 15:4-8
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 John 2:15-3:1-10
Ezekiel 45-46
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Revelation 5:1-14
Joel 1