15/08/2025
Stand Firm – Your Work is Never Wasted
1 Corinthians 15:58
Life can sometimes feel like an endless cycle of effort without results. You pour yourself into ministry, love your family sacrificially, pray faithfully for someone, or quietly obey God when no one notices—and yet, the visible fruit seems small or even non-existent. In those moments, Paul’s words are like a warm hand on the shoulder: “Stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”
This verse is not just a motivational slogan—it’s anchored in the greatest hope: the resurrection of Jesus. Earlier in the chapter, Paul explains that because Christ has been raised from the dead, our own resurrection is sure. That means every act of love, every hidden prayer, every step of obedience, every tear shed for His sake is eternally significant. Nothing is lost. Nothing is wasted.
Standing firm doesn’t mean life will be easy; it means you’ve decided that Christ is worth holding onto—no matter the winds of doubt, discouragement, or distraction. Giving yourself fully to the work of the Lord means not holding back out of fear, convenience, or self-interest. It means living with open hands and a willing heart, trusting that God sees every bit of it.
One day, in His presence, you will see the full picture. You’ll see the seeds you planted bloom in ways you never imagined. You’ll see how even the smallest acts of faithfulness were threads in His beautiful, eternal tapestry. Until then, stand firm. Keep going. Keep giving yourself to His work. Your labor is not in vain—because He is alive.
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