MONDAY: GOD SEES FAITHFUL SERVICE
KEY PASSAGE
“God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.”
DEVOTIONAL
When you are discouraged it is easy to feel that your work is forgotten. You may feel like no one notices the good things you do. You may even feel like God has forgotten. It is normal to feel discouraged at times, but we should never allow our feelings to discourage us from continuing faithfully in the work God has given us to do; and we shouldn’t allow our feelings to distort our view of God.
It is God’s nature to be just. He would be denying His nature if he forgot our work for Him. God is just, therefore He justly sees our faithful service. God sees us and remembers when we do what is right, when we act faithfully, and serve others in love.
The problem is, sometimes we do things in hopes we will be seen and applauded by other people. We all want to be seen, but who do you most want to be seen by? Do you want the approval of your peers, friends, colleagues, or family more than you want the approval of your Heavenly Father? Our longing to be seen sometimes muddies the water, making it difficult to see clearly.
We get off track when we rely on the attention and applause of other people, and the results are often discouraging. You can rely on the attention of God, who justly sees the work you do, faithfully for Him.
Don’t be discouraged. Remain faithful. Continue to work diligently for the Lord, and know that He sees you.
CHALLENGE
Maybe today is a fresh start.
Consider the value of chasing recognition from anyone other than Him.
Allow God to check the motives of your heart.
If you feel tension pulling towards recognition or applause, simply release it.
Find relief today in the grace of God who knows you and sees your love for Him when you serve.