Keys to Succeed in 2026:

1. Key of Security (1 John 2:1–2) – “My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”

Since seasons are changing, styles are changing, and cultures are changing, we need solid and dependable security in things that do not change. The Word of God does not change, nor does Jesus Christ change (Hebrews 13:8). He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Since that is true, our security should be in Him. Is yours? If not, first recognize it—then exchange it.

2. Key of Identity (1 John 3:1–3) – “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”

Unfortunately, most of us place our identity in the things we do or the people we love. Yet in order for us to thrive in life with freedom and victory, our identity must be found in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. How is yours?

3. Key of Destiny (1 John 5:11–13) – “And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.”

Here is where we find assurance of eternal life—simply put, it is in Jesus Christ. Once we turn from our sin and place our faith in Christ’s substitutionary death, the shedding of His blood, and trust that He was raised from the dead, we are forgiven and justified. What a glorious truth!

4. Key of Maturity (1 John 2:15–17) – “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.”

FAKE NEWS! Happiness does not come from living a life independent from God. True joy is experienced by fulfilling God’s will with a surrendered heart. Are you chasing the world, or are you aiming to please the Lord?

5. Key of Authority (1 John 5:4–5) – “For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?”

Faith is the victory that overcomes the world! The Holy Spirit imparts resurrection power that enables believers who trust in Jesus to be overcomers. Are you overcoming?

6. Key of Unity (1 John 5:14–15) – “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”

Prayer works if you work it. Praying in faith, with right motives and for the glory of the Lord, ends with answers. Try it—you will like it.

7. Key of Urgency (1 John 5:18–21) – “We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.”

Since the whole world is under a curse from the wicked one—Satan—we are in a spiritual war for the souls of men. Therefore, urgency is at hand. Time is running out. What we do to throw out the lifeline, we need to do right now. Do you feel an urgency because of the lost condition of mankind?