By Jerry Pena,
God’s anointed servant
Many believers long to be successful. They dream of fruitful ministries, prosperous lives, and the favor of God upon their work. Yet, too often, the Church borrows the world’s principles of success—principles driven by greed, pride, and competition—and tries to apply them in God’s house. The result? Inevitable failure.
But God gave Joshua the true key to lasting success. This principle has not changed. It is timeless. It is unshakable. And it is the only foundation for Kingdom prosperity.
In Joshua 1:8, God told His servant:
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Notice the three steps:
This is God’s guarantee of success—not man’s opinion, not motivational talk, but a divine decree.
The world’s success ends in emptiness. God’s success endures forever.
Sadly, many Christian workers have tried to imitate the world’s systems:
This is why so many efforts collapse. Anything not planted by the Father will eventually be uprooted (Matthew 15:13). True Kingdom work cannot be built on carnal methods—it must rest on God’s Word.
The Kingdom’s key is not ambition but submission.
When these three operate together, success naturally follows. Not because we chased it, but because we obeyed the One who grants it.
Think of Joseph in Egypt. He meditated on God’s presence, lived in obedience, and spoke the truth without compromise. Even in slavery and prison, the Lord prospered him—until he was lifted up as a ruler. That is Kingdom success.
“Father, I thank You that true success is found in Your Word, not in the systems of this world. Teach me to meditate day and night, to speak Your promises with boldness, and to obey Your commands with joy. Deliver me from chasing after worldly success. Plant me like a tree by Your living waters, fruitful in every season, prosperous in every good work, and faithful until the end. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
When we discuss tithing, the most important question isn’t “How much?” or “Why me?” but rather “Who is asking?” This simple question transforms our entire perspective and reveals the true nature of tithing.
The Scripture declares, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof” (Proverbs 18:21). This is not merely poetic language—it is a spiritual principle.
How many times have you heard it? “Just believe.” “Have faith.” “Trust God.” These phrases roll easily off pulpits and through prayer lines. But if you have ever stood in the midnight hour, gripping a promise that seems impossible, you know the tension: Jesus commands us to believe, but how do you believe when everything around you say otherwise?
