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“Therefore, my beloved brothers and sisters, be firm, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”

—1 Corinthians 15:58

It’s tempting to give up when we don’t see that our work for the Lord is resulting in changed lives or obvious fruit. 

But this verse assures us that if we are seeking the Lord and following him, that work will always matter. We don’t have to wonder.

Galatians 6:9 says, “Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary.” That’s the important thing; even when we don’t see the results, we are to be steadfast, keep going, not waver, and keep doing what he’s called us to do.

The farmer does not reap if he gives up mid–season. He must continue tending, waiting, watering, weeding, pruning, protecting from pests, and trusting the Lord to bring the harvest. 

For all of our seventy or eighty years on this earth, we’re to continue tending what the Lord has put in our lives so we are fruitful for his kingdom. The life we live in Christ is always worth it even when difficult; we have his presence (Psalm 23:4), peace (Philippians 4:7), and the assurance of eternity with him ahead to carry us through (Hebrews 12:2). We may see small harvests here and there along the way, or we may not see a real crop until eternity.

But the Lord has promised that a harvest will come, and our labor will not be in vain.

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