You belong to God, And He Won't Forget The Love You Have Shown His People
Your Hard Work Will Not Go Unnoticed
HEBREWS 6:7-12
“For the earth which drinks in the rain that often comes upon it, and bears herbs useful for those by whom it is cultivated, receives blessing from God; but if it bears thorns and briers, it is rejected and near to being cursed, whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end, that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
”Hebrews 6:7-12 NKJV
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Real seeds, (the gospel) given genuine care by the farmer, (God) and planted in a fertile field (your heart) will produce a bountiful crop (spiritual maturity).
Weeds (temptations and false teachings) threaten to overwhelm the crop. If the field only produces weeds, the seeds will be lost and the field ruined.
God has given us every provision (His word, and the Holy Spirit), which are watered by the grace of God with clear and abundant teaching and preaching.
What excuse do you have to be an unproductive Christian?
Don't be a Christian in name only, make sure that your life is bearing good Christian fruits.
Be mindful of what you are taking in through the media and church teachings; their are many false teachings and temptations, and even Spirit filled teachers make mistakes. The devil is determined to poison you with his lies which ever way he can.
Test the spirits and approve everything directly with God and His Word (1 JOHN 4:1-3), and do not allow your eyes to look at the unclean things of this world.
Life isn't always easy; God never promised it would be, but don't get discouraged, thinking God has forgotten you.
You can rest assured, He is never unjust; He never forgets or overlooks the hard work you do for Him.
My brethren, in this present time you might not be receiving rewards, but God knows your efforts of love and ministry.
Maybe you are working hard but nothing appears to be moving; it might seem like you’re ministry has become stagnant.
But let God's love for you and His intimate knowledge of your service for Him encourage you as you face disappointment and rejection here on earth.
When seeds are planted their is always a long process before we see the fruits of of our labour. But everything has its season and God controls the timing not you (ECCLESIASTES 3)
So therefore patiently wait on the Lord . David told us, “I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!”
Psalms 27:13-14 NKJV
Hope keeps you from becoming lazy and bored, therefore keep focused on the reward; eternal life in paradise heaven.
Like an athlete, train hard and run well, remembering the reward lies ahead (PHILIPPIANS 3:14).
My beloved, you cannot build your ministry in your own strength, and good fruits will come when you hand the reigns to Jesus and walk in the Spirit (GALATIANS 5:16-26).
Works of the flesh are dead, but the fruits of the Spirit will bring growth, joy, and peace, that is God’s peace that surpasses all understanding and shall guard your hearts and minds through Christ (PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7).
Truly I tell you again and again, ““Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor will cease from yielding fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NKJV
All glory to God forever and ever! Amen.
