Three Promises Regarding Our Faithfulness

Galatians 6:9-10; 1 Corinthians 15:58; Ephesians 6:7-8

In several places through the New Testament, there are statements of promise from God to faithful servants. I’m thinking of three in particular:

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord. (1 Corinthians 15:58)

Note: “your toil is not in vain.”

Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. (Galatians 6:9–10)

Note: “we will reap.”

With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. (Ephesians 6:7–8)

Note: “he [or she] will receive back.”

Here is what these promises mean for us:

  1. When we have done what was needed, but we were ignored, misunderstood, or forgotten . . . we can be sure it was not in vain.
  2. When we did what was right, with the right motive, but we received no credit, no acknowledgment, not even a “thank you” . . . we have God’s promise we will reap.
  3. When any servant has served and given and sacrificed and then willingly stepped aside for God to receive the glory, our heavenly Father promises we will receive back.

How good is that?

If you’ve served and sacrificed then stepped aside for God to receive the glory, He promises you WILL receive back.

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Taken from Improving Your Serve by Charles R. Swindoll. Copyright © 1981 by Charles R. Swindoll, Inc. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson. www.thomasnelson.com

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Accuracy, clarity, and practicality all describe the Bible-teaching ministry of Charles R. Swindoll. Chuck is the chairman of the board at Insight for Living and the chancellor of Dallas Theological Seminary. Chuck also serves as the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, where he is able to do what he loves most—teach the Bible to willing hearts. His focus on practical Bible application has been heard on the Insight for Living radio broadcast since 1979.