True Success…

True Success…

(from January 7, 2010)

God’s definition of success and the world’s definition of success can greatly differ. There have been a lot of people in this world make a boatload of money in the business world, own multiple houses, have hundreds of people call them friend, and even win championships and individual honors in their respective sports.

But does that make them successful? Did those people have to hurt anyone in the process of becoming “successful?” Did they overcome obstacles at the expense of someone else?

Last night we took a look at the movie Cars.

In that movie a very successful race car named Lightening McQueen accidentally damages the road of a small town and is forced to repair it. During his stay, the people of Radiator Springs help Lightning realize that there is more to life than trophies and fame.

He finds friendship and love in the locals who help him discover the simple things in life that bring true joy. McQueen learns what it means to be a real champion. What a person uses to measure success will become the measure of that person.

If a person measures success by accomplishments, then he or she will be driven to achieve; and if success is measured by money or material things, he or she will be driven to acquire and accumulate.

On the other hand, if one defines success by obedience to the principles and purposes of God, that person will be driven to please and glorify God.

Towards the end of that movie McQueen says, “There’s a whole lot more to racing than winning.”

What do you think of that statement and how can we relate that to our lives?

So until next time….

Pastor Barry