Paul wrote, “Therefore my beloved brethren be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58.
Perspective …
The Lord’s Spirit is always at work in and thru His people and more often beyond comprehension.
This means that at times your efforts will produce measurable results and at times they will not, at least before men, and often not until the next generation.
The prophet Jeremiah, for example, did not see one convert in his lifetime. Yet without Jeremiah’s writings, would there have ever been a Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah!? His faithfulness was not measurable in his generation but has been immeasurable throughout history.
Ultimately, whether your efforts are measurable in this lifetime or not, faithfulness is always seen by God, weighed by God and rewarded by God — and glorifies God!
So be encouraged and remember Paul’s admonition: “…my beloved brethren be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58.
Turn, Trust, Follow, obey!
The results are then His, for Him!!
Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;
COL 3:24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.
Lord; Help me follow you- no looking, back or to the side!
Regardless of the season knowing You are in control, working out Your good pleasure!
And if you are reading this: remember; He loves you so much, He can’t take His eyes off of you!