OUR LABOUR SHALL NOT BE IN VAIN

OUR LABOUR SHALL NOT BE IN VAIN

August 3,, 2023
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
  " In those days people will live in the houses they build and eat the fruit of their own vineyards. Unlike the past, invaders will not take their houses and confiscate their vineyards. For my people will live as long as trees, and my chosen ones will have time to enjoy their hard-won gains. They will not work in vain, and their children will not be doomed to misfortune. For they are people blessed by the Lord , and their children, too, will be blessed." Isaiah 65:21‭-‬23 NLT Bible

    The labour of the righteous is blessed of the Lord despite the disappointments we may encounter along the way . The world believes truth is not rewarding therefore , compromise in one's righteous stands is more desirable and celebrated . The world rewards those who disregard the truth of God's word and as such believers tend to be discouraged . We should not be dismayed , pay day is coming . The wicked and the righteous shall receive their rewards accordingly.

    Regardless of the outcome , the lord would want us to know that he will ensure that we do not labour in vain . God rewards us in more ways than we know  . It may not necessarily be through an expected outcome. .

   King David found out that our labour is never in vain during his exile . The Bible says "When David heard that Nabal was shearing his sheep, he sent ten of his young men to Carmel with this message for Nabal: “Peace and prosperity to you, your family, and everything you own! I am told that it is sheep-shearing time. While your shepherds stayed among us near Carmel, we never harmed them, and nothing was ever stolen from them. Ask your own men, and they will tell you this is true. So would you be kind to us, since we have come at a time of celebration? Please share any provisions you might have on hand with us and with your friend David.” Meanwhile, one of Nabal’s servants went to Abigail and told her, “David sent messengers from the wilderness to greet our master, but he screamed insults at them."1 Samuel 25:4‭-‬8‭, ‬14 NLT Bible

  In the morning when Nabal was sober, his wife told him what had happened. As a result he had a stroke, and he lay paralyzed on his bed like a stone. About ten days later, the Lord struck him, and he died." 1 Samuel 25:37‭-‬38 NLT

      David had kept watch over Nabal's flock and was insulted instead of being rewarded .   Eventually. David married Abigail and took over a large portion of Nabal's estate .

   We should make deliberate effort to reward persons who have committed time and resources to build us up especially our parents and spiritual leaders . Refusal to do so is equal to sowing  seeds of labouring in vain and frustration (Luke 6:38). In the same measure that you treat others so shall be done to you.

   The Bible speaks of persons who labour in prayers and the word of God for our progress and wellbeing , they deserve our care, we should reach out to them in appreciation .The Bible says "Wasn’t he actually speaking to us? Yes, it was written for us, so that the one who plows and the one who threshes the grain might both expect a share of the harvest. Since we have planted spiritual seed among you, aren’t we entitled to a harvest of physical food and drink? If you support others who preach to you, shouldn’t we have an even greater right to be supported?  .."1 Corinthians 9:10‭-‬12 NLT , and " Those who are taught the word of God should provide for their teachers, sharing all good things with them. Galatians 6:6

Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation , I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Ghost and grace for fruitfulness in Jesus name .

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