Success.. I think success would be winning a tennis match, being able to do 10 real push ups, being the best at my job, being able to buy what I want...
When I think of successful people in the world today, I think of Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Michael Jordan.
Merriam-Webster says success is 'favorable or desired outcome; attainment or wealth, favor.'
But God's definition may be different...
Genesis 39:20-23
But while Joseph was there in the prison, the LORD was with him; he showed him kindness and granted him favor in the eyes of the prison warden...The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph's care, because the LORD was with Joseph and gave him success in whatever he did.
The LORD gave Joseph success...really? But Joseph was in prison! How is that kind?
Maybe success isn't as the world sees it, but instead it's having God's favor and his presence.
So here's a better list of successful people: Billy Graham, Beth Moore, and Tommy Nelson.
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