How can we prosper and succeed in life?

The art of prospering and succeeding is not found in a get rich quick scheme, a self help book, a lottery ticket, or winnings acquired from game show victory.

The way to prosper and succeed can actually be found in the most ancient and reliable source, the Holy Scripture.

You don&8217;t have to travel far in the Bible that contains these holy words.

Just look in the first chapter and eighth verse of the sixth book of the Holy Bible, the book of Joshua, and you will discover the secret to prospering and succeeding in life.

It actually reads, &8220;Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.

Then you will be prosperous and successful.&8221;

To boil this truth down, the promises of God&8217;s word are the eternally firm and unchanging foundation on which we can rest our faith.

In the midst of doubt and fear, seasons greetings and material pursuit, the promises of God&8217;s word represent the only thing in life that cannot fail.

How is this true, you ask?

The Bible is the Living Word of God by which we prevail in the midst of adversity, in the midst of triumph, and in the quest to embrace all life has to offer.

There is no other sure foundation on which to rest our faith than on the very words and promises from the author of life abundant.

How is this true, you still ask?

Take the &8220;If/Then&8221; Joshua 1:8 Challenge and see if prospering and succeeding as recorded in the most ancient source is truly reliable.

Mike Satterfield is the senior pastor at The Church at Shelby Crossings.