(When
you are filled with God’s Spirit) there will be real worship; constant celebration
of the Lord, God. Do it like this – sing all kinds of songs that make the
melody in your heart rise to the Lord, giving thanks to God for all He gave us
in Jesus Christ. And, give your lives to each other in love because of your
great love of Christ. (Ephesians 5:19-21)
What
does success look like? Do you measure success by bigger, more, faster, better
– less cost or more profit? Real success is where people who once were trapped
in drudgery; dreading and fearing, excusing and avoiding – where those same
people are filled with hope and wonder, ambition and optimism, peace and love
for each other.
Paul
explains, the people who live in God’s Kingdom don’t need to get drunk to be
excited and throw a party. Followers of Jesus, who allow Him to consume their
thoughts and control their actions, will erupt in praise and gratitude, and
show love for others because of the work they will see Him accomplish. God’s
success causes people to recognize Him.
Is
this the success you’re leading toward? Is your metric, “How many lives are
changing because of God’s work in them?” Are your people celebrating real
success, or just numbers?
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