The Pathway to Success Part 6: Arise, Go, and Be Enough

Devotional

Day 1: Meditate on God’s Word for True Success

God’s pathway to success is rooted in meditating on and obeying His Word. When you consistently keep God’s Word in your mouth and heart, and align your actions with it, you position yourself for prosperity and “good success” that goes beyond finances. This success is holistic, touching every area of your life—behavior, generosity, and purpose. God’s promise is clear: if you observe and do according to all that is written, He will make your way prosperous and give you good success. [01:38]

Joshua 1:8 (NKJV)
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”

Reflection: What is one specific way you can intentionally meditate on God’s Word today—perhaps by memorizing a verse or speaking it aloud—so that it shapes your actions and decisions?

Day 2: Let Go of the Past and Arise

To step into your God-given assignment, you must release what is over—whether it’s a person, a season, or a loss. Grief and nostalgia can keep you stuck, but God calls you to arise and go forward, honoring the past without idolizing it. What you lost was God’s first, and He has something new for you to do. Don’t let grief or guilt keep you from your purpose; God gives you permission to get up and move into your next season. [11:41]

Joshua 1:1-2 (NKJV)
“After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: ‘Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel.’”

Reflection: Is there something or someone from your past that you need to release to God today so you can arise and step into what He has for you now?

Day 3: You Are Enough—God Uses What You Have

God does not expect you to be someone else or to have what others have; He wants you to bring what you have to Him, even if it feels small or inadequate. When you offer your “lunch”—your life, your gifts, your resources—God can multiply it and do miracles. Stop comparing yourself to others or feeling like you’re not enough; God made you enough, and He delights in using what the world calls “not enough” for His glory. [16:23]

John 6:9-11 (ESV)
“There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many?” Jesus said, “Have the people sit down.” Now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down, about five thousand in number. Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted.”

Reflection: What is one area where you feel “not enough”? How can you offer that to God today and trust Him to use it for His purpose?

Day 4: Prioritize Habits and Health for Lasting Success

True success is not just about what you achieve, but about the habits you build and the health you maintain. God wants you to enjoy the blessings He gives, and that requires physical fitness and healthy routines. Don’t chase shortcuts or focus only on outward appearance; instead, cultivate habits that lead to lasting well-being so you can fully live out your assignment. [27:10]

Ecclesiastes 5:19 (NLT)
“And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God.”

Reflection: What is one healthy habit you can start or recommit to today that will help you steward your body and energy for God’s purposes?

Day 5: Rest Is Essential—Don’t Sacrifice Health for Hustle

Rest is not a luxury; it is a God-given rhythm that protects your health and sustains your success. Working without rest leads to burnout and shortens your impact, but trusting God enough to rest shows faith in His provision. God provides for those He loves even while they sleep, so honor your need for rest and trust that He will take care of what concerns you. [33:04]

Psalm 127:2 (NLT)
“It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.”

Reflection: What is one practical step you can take today to honor God’s gift of rest—whether it’s setting a bedtime, taking a nap, or unplugging from work?

Sermon Summary

In this sixth part of the “Pathway to Success” series, we explore the reality that the journey to true success is rarely smooth or easy. Just as broken glass on a path signals the need for a breakthrough, our own paths are often marked by trials, resistance, and challenges that ultimately strengthen us. God desires for us to do well—not just financially, but in our behavior and generosity, using our blessings to uplift others.

Looking at Joshua’s story, we see that even after the death of Moses, God’s work continues. Joshua, who had been Moses’ assistant and mentee, faced the daunting task of stepping into leadership after such a monumental figure. God’s first words to Joshua, “Moses my servant is dead,” were not an announcement but a call to move forward. Joshua had to detach from the past, grieve what was lost, and embrace the new assignment God had for him. This is a powerful reminder that what we lose—whether people, seasons, or opportunities—was God’s first, and He has the right to call us into new seasons.

Many of us get stuck in grief or comparison, feeling unworthy or inadequate to step into what God is calling us to do. But God does not expect us to be someone else; He expects us to be ourselves. The miracle of Jesus feeding the multitude with a boy’s small lunch teaches us that what we have, though it may seem insufficient, becomes more than enough in God’s hands. We are enough, not because of our own strength, but because God specializes in using what seems broken or inadequate for His glory.

Another crucial aspect of success is our physical health and habits. Success must happen in our bodies, and without health, we cannot fully enjoy or sustain what God gives us. Habits matter more than quick fixes or appearances. Rest is a spiritual discipline, not just a physical need. God designed us with rhythms of rest, and when we violate those rhythms—chasing wealth or working without pause—we undermine our own longevity and effectiveness. True success is not just about working hard, but about working wisely, resting when needed, and trusting God to provide even while we sleep.

Key Takeaways

1. Detach from the Past to Embrace the Future Letting go of what or who is gone is essential for stepping into God’s new assignments. Grief is natural, but remaining stuck in it can become a form of idolatry, keeping us from fulfilling our purpose. God reminds us that what we lost was His first, and He calls us to arise and move forward, honoring the past without being bound by it. [11:41]
2. You Are Enough for God’s Assignment Feelings of inadequacy and comparison can paralyze us, but God never asks us to be someone else. Like Joshua, we are called to bring what we have—however small it seems—and trust God to multiply it. Our “not enough” becomes more than enough in His hands, and He delights in using the weak and the humble for His glory. [16:23]
3. Prioritize Habits and Health Over Quick Fixes True success is built on healthy habits, not shortcuts or appearances. Focusing on the scale or the mirror can lead to impatience and unhealthy choices, but cultivating consistent habits leads to lasting health and the ability to enjoy God’s blessings. Our bodies are the vessels through which we fulfill our assignments, so caring for them is a spiritual responsibility. [27:10]
4. Rest is a Spiritual Discipline Rest is not optional; it is a command woven into creation. Overworking in pursuit of wealth or success leads to burnout and shortens our effectiveness. God provides for us even while we sleep, and honoring the rhythms of rest He designed is an act of faith and wisdom. Resting well allows us to serve longer and with greater impact. [33:04]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:38] - Trials Train Us for Success
[03:16] - Joshua’s Transition After Moses
[06:17] - The Limits of Talent Without Character
[07:36] - Power Must Be Protected by Character
[09:12] - Grief, Loss, and Moving Forward
[11:41] - What We Lose Belongs to God
[13:11] - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
[15:38] - The Miracle of “Not Enough”
[16:23] - God Multiplies What We Offer
[20:35] - Permission to Arise and Go
[22:40] - Breaking Free from Depression
[25:08] - Spiritual Warfare and Encouragement
[26:23] - Fitness and Physical Health Matter
[27:10] - Habits Over Shortcuts
[28:28] - The Importance of Rest
[29:28] - Wealth, Work, and Enjoyment
[31:05] - Don’t Work Yourself Sick
[31:38] - Money Follows Quality
[33:04] - The Rhythm of Rest
[34:29] - Responding to God’s Call

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Joshua 1:1-9 (ESV) — > After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, the Lord said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, “Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given to you, just as I promised to Moses. ... Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them. Only be strong and very courageous, being careful to do according to all the law that Moses my servant commanded you. Do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may have good success wherever you go. This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Ecclesiastes 5:19 (ESV) — > Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God.

Psalm 127:2 (ESV) — > It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.

Observation Questions

What did God say to Joshua after Moses died, and why was this significant for Joshua’s next steps? (Joshua 1:1-2; [03:16])
According to the sermon, what was the main reason God told Joshua, “Moses my servant is dead,” even though Joshua already knew it? ([09:12])
In the story of Jesus feeding the multitude, what did the boy offer, and what happened when it was placed in Jesus’ hands? ([15:38])
What does Ecclesiastes 5:19 say about wealth and health, and how does this connect to the idea of enjoying God’s blessings? ([26:23])

Interpretation Questions

Why might God require Joshua to “arise and go” after a period of grief, instead of allowing him to stay in mourning? What does this say about God’s view of moving forward after loss? ([11:41])
The sermon mentions that God does not expect us to be someone else, but to bring what we have. How does this challenge the way people often compare themselves to others, especially in seasons of transition or new responsibility? ([13:11])
The pastor emphasized that habits are more important than quick fixes or appearances. Why do you think habits are so crucial for lasting success, both spiritually and physically? ([27:10])
Rest is described as a spiritual discipline, not just a physical need. What does it mean to honor the “rhythms of rest” God designed, and why is this important for long-term effectiveness? ([33:04])

Application Questions

Is there something or someone from your past that you are still holding onto, making it hard for you to step into what God has for you now? What would it look like for you to “arise and go” in this area? ([11:41])
Have you ever felt unqualified or “not enough” for something God was calling you to do? How did you respond, and what would it look like to trust God to use what you have, even if it feels small? ([16:23])
The sermon talked about the danger of getting stuck in comparison or “imposter syndrome.” What are some practical ways you can stop comparing yourself to others and embrace your own unique calling? ([13:11])
When it comes to your health, are there any habits you need to start or stop to better care for your body as God’s vessel? What is one small, consistent change you could make this week? ([27:10])
Do you find it hard to rest or take breaks, especially when you’re busy or chasing goals? What is one step you can take to honor God’s rhythm of rest in your life this week? ([33:04])
The sermon mentioned that “money follows quality.” In your work or service, are you more focused on chasing results or on doing things with excellence? How could you shift your focus to quality this month? ([31:38])
Think about a time when you experienced loss or disappointment. Looking back, can you see how God used that season to prepare you for something new? How might that encourage you in your current challenges? ([09:12])

Sermon Clips

And some of y'all are stuck in good and pursuing success because you're grieving, but some of you are stuck in pursuing success because you don't think you're enough. Because you're comparing yourself to whoever you're replacing or whoever standard you look up to or whoever you follow on social media. And you're not getting their whole story, you're just getting their glory, but you're not getting their story. [00:14:56] (22 seconds) #EnoughWithWhatYouHave

He understood that if I put it in Jesus's hands, what's not enough will become enough. Who am I talking to? And I came to preach to somebody today. All he needs is your lunch. All he needs is your life. He don't need you to have what she has. He don't need you to have what he has. Give him what you got and he will make a miracle and he will add whatever you need. [00:16:55] (22 seconds) #UseYourLunchMiracles

God specializes in taking broken things and using them for his glory so that when all is said and done, you ain't got no choice to say if it had not been—that little—when you place it, all he needs is your lunch. All he needs is your lunch. Joshua, I don't need you to be Moses. I don't need you to forget Moses either. Honor him, remember him, but get up. Watch this: arise and go. [00:18:14] (60 seconds) #SuccessStartsWithHealth

He says two words, two words to Joshua: arise and go. Arise and go. I feel like I'm on assignment. I wish I could walk around every campus and into every living room and grab the hands of people who've been sitting in depression over who you lost and over what you lost. The divorce happened. The sickness happened. The death happened. You had to bury somebody. You had to lose something. It's over now. I'm giving you permission to arise. [00:19:15] (34 seconds) #HabitsOverScale

What is most important is not the scale or the mirror. It is your habits. All three are important, but your habits are more important than the mirror and the scale. And the reason why I say that is because we are so focused on the scale and we're so focused on the mirror that we will shortcut the habits to get the look in the mirror and the number on the scale. [00:27:19] (26 seconds) #RestIsSuccess

Whenever you take a shortcut in any area of your life, you might take one in other areas. Let the habits be the most important thing, and then one day the scale and the mirror will align to it. But if you shortcut it out of impatience, you might get the number on the scale you want and you might get the look in the mirror you want, but because you don't have the habits, you're still not healthy. [00:27:57] (26 seconds) #WealthAndWellness

Don't make money the goal. Make quality the goal. And if quality is the goal, the money will magnetize yourself. Money always follows quality. Am I telling the truth? But if you're chasing money, then you're going to get tired and you're going to get sick. It says be wise and rest when you need to, which means the other way is foolish. [00:31:48] (24 seconds) #RestForSuccess

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