Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people, because you know that you will receive your inheritance from the Lord as the reward. Serve the Lord Christ.
Colossians 3:23-24
We like for our hard work and effort to be recognized. We like to receive awards for our service. After all, the receiving of awards and recognition proves that we are valuable, conscientious, and hard working. Many times it proves that we love what we do.
Do we do what we do to be recognized and receive awards and adoration? Some do. Some will do anything to get the attention. Have you seen folks with so many trophies, plaques, medals, certificates, and other recognitions that they seem almost bored with the whole process?
But look at what the Apostle Paul says: "Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, AS UNTO THE LORD NOT FOR PEOPLE." Hmmm....so does that mean our hard work, dedication, and continued service will go unnoticed? Not by a long shot! Everything we do is noticed....by God! People will snub you, they will ignore you, they may even take credit for YOUR hard work. But God never does!
What would you rather have: a house full of dusty trophies and awards or to hear God tell you, into eternity, "Well done My child. Well done!"?
No comments:
Post a Comment