(1 Corinthians 15:58)
While visiting my family in Wisconsin, my brother-in-law, shared something with me, that I have not forgotten. He said: "When a pastor, and the people, are out there visiting, and sharing the Gospel, involved in the work of ministry, the church is going to do well. The Lord will bless the church. The spiritual health of the church will be good, finances will be good, things will be very productive."
I truly believe that what he said is true. And this agrees with what the Apostle Paul said in out text. No matter what the trying circumstances are; if we are steadfast, immovable in our faith and commitment, always abounding in the work of the Lord, it is going to bring about God's richest blessings, for the church, and for the Kingdom of God.
Whatever we do, it will not be in vain, because the Lord will bless us for our faithfulness. When things get tough, one feels like putting their head in the sand, and just going along for the ride. We should never do that. We serve an awesome God, who has the power to do great things through us.
We need to always abound in the work of the Lord, and in so doing see the work abound for the Kingdom of God! GP
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