“But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded” (2 Chronicles 15:7).
If Satan had a barn for storing his weed seeds,
-the biggest vats would be filled with discouragement seeds,
-for he’s constantly sowing them in the hearts of faithful Christians.
Many pastors are utterly worn out.
Missionaries, seeing little tangible progress, are disheartened and ready to give up their work.
Lay workers sometimes ask themselves, “Am I doing any good or is this a waste of time?”
We don’t always see immediate and impressive results from our labour.
But God promises that our work shall be rewarded.
Paul told us to be always abounding in the work of the Lord –
– knowing our labor in Him is not in vain (1 Corinthians 15:58).
We have barns, too, filled with Gospel seed.
The Bible promises:
“He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him” (Psalm 126:6).
So don’t give up or grow weary in well-doing-
– for in due season, we’ll reap a harvest if we do not lose heart (Galatians 6:10).
(PA)