The Secret To Success – must read

[King Uzziah] sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God;  and as long as he sought the Lord, God made him prosper. 

—2 Chronicles 26:5 

The secret to a good life is seeking the Lord. Jesus said, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). In other words, you take care of your relationship with God and He will take care of everything else. 

  King Uzziah focused upon his relationship with God, and he sought the Lord in the days of Zechariah who had understanding in the visions of God. This would indicate that Zechariah acted as a spiritual model for him. And indeed, as long as Zechariah was living, Uzziah sought the Lord. And as long as he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper.   

*The moment I quit seeking God, I am as weak as other men. 

However, prosperity often brings danger. Sometimes you begin to think your success is due to your own skill and genius, and leave God out of your life. As Uzziah looked at the strength and wealth of his kingdom, his heart became lifted up. We read in verse 16, “But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction.”   

*I must always remember that the secret of my strength is my relationship with God.

PS This was the #2 lesson my ole’ Pastor Viv DRILLED into my head over 19 years. (Matt 6:33) If you can radically reprioritize your life to place Jesus FIRST in every decision (ask Him) and to wash all decisions prayerfully through Him and His Word then you will achieve the promises spoken of here. If you think about it, this is a monumental teaching that allows you to go to God for each and every thing and see what HE wants = spiritual maturity. ***Defer to God in everything. “Not MY will, but may YOUR will be done!” Those who adopt this biblical promise cannot be beaten -ever. 

PSS Some have asked what was the #1 lesson? “It’s all GRACE, Bro!”