Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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2 Timothy 1:7
Sooner or later all of us will experience the pain and disappointment of having our efforts ignored, minimized, or criticized by others. I believe that how we respond in times like these not only indicates our level of spiritual maturity, but also determines our outcome. One thing that helps me is remembering that whatever we do should be done “unto the Lord.” The verses above clearly convey the perspective we should have in all we do. If we focus on pleasing God and doing our best in everything, we won’t be so resentful, hurt, or discouraged when others don’t appreciate or reward our efforts.—
2 Timothy 1:7
Instead, we can rest secure in the knowledge that God is fully aware of all we do, and He will see that we get the recognition and reward we deserve in His perfect way and timing. Even if those we are working for are continually unreasonable or unfair, we can take heart from God’s reassurance that nothing can hinder the Lord from doing what He has planned to do in our lives.
There may be times when it looks like others are succeeding in delaying or preventing our progress, but the truth is that when God decides to bless and promote His people, no person on earth and no devil in hell can stop Him. If you can relate to this message today, let me encourage you to get your eyes off other people and get them squarely on God.
Work hard and do your best in all you do, trusting that Himself will honour you for it, even if others don’t. The Lord is faithful. His Word is trustworthy.
Prayer:
I thank You Lord for your faithfulness; I declare by faith my labour in the Lord will never be in vain.Scriptural Reading:
Colossians 3:18-25
