"Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the Lord's work, because you know that your labour in the Lord is not in vain."
1 Corinthians 15:58 CSB
Have you ever had days when you feel that, everything you do, whether it's for the Lord or for yourself, is like banging your head against a wall and getting nowhere? Well, most certainly, the things you do for yourself, may need a little fine-tuning; you may be going down the wrong track. However, when you are doing things for God, that you know it is what he wants you to do, then keep going. You are doing really great. Note the word 'Labour.' It is hard work serving God, it takes guts to stand up and confess that you belong to Jesus. It takes all you've got to do something for God when everyone one else is against you - church or your own family. And that's where the labour comes into play. Therefore, don't stop, don't give up. Your labour is not in vain. Soon it will all fit together, you're not wasting your time. And when you have reached this goal, God, who has been watching what you do, noticed you faithfulness and your hard work, will give you a reward that will exceed your wildest expectations.
The world you meet each day, may not care for what you are doing. They may want you to stop and, may even go as far as causing you big trouble. If you are in a job, they may get you fired because they don't want your 'religion' around them. Even you own family may turn against you or find you an embarrassment. Neighbours may gossip about your faith and some friends may even unfriend you. This can be the price that we pay when we are serving Jesus Christ. You will not always be popular, I can assure you of that. You may be not receive invites to functions or people's parties because, 'they're so different'. Don't fret about this, as I've said, this is the price we may pay for following Jesus. And incidentally, Jesus throws much better parties than anyone else. Just wait till you get to heaven, you'll see!
Paul calls us to be steadfast and immovable. In other words keep going on despite flak. If we fall, we get back up again and continue on the journey. We never give up. Does this sound impossible? Well it shouldn't because, Jesus called you into His team - Team Jesus. He thinks you tick all of the boxes to achieve success. He has assessed you, is teaching you and has equipped you for anything that He has for you to do. You are a valuable item in Team Jesus, you are steadfast and immovable and you always excel at what Jesus has in store. You may not think this is true but, Jesus does, He has put a fighter in you and, what's more, He will be right beside you as you labour for Him.
Therefore, believe in yourself like Jesus does and go into action and achieve success.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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