Do you
realise there are laws that govern life and living? They are set by God who
says “I am watching to see that my words come true”. Jer
1:12(GNB). It is knowing and clinging to these
words that give confidence to wholeheartedly do right without tricks, deceit or
discouragement. Have you considered Eph 6:8(ISV) ? You know that
everyone will receive a reward from the Lord for whatever good he has
done, whether he is a slave or free. Many are frustrated because a human being
fails to give them their due, and so they
stop the good work. How sad. There is a risk in stopping: Let's not get tired of doing what is good, for at the
right time we will reap a harvest—if we do not give up Gal 6:9(ISV). Stop looking
at any man for recognition and reward: look to the LORD. Of course the bible is
against slavery: Were you a slave
when God called you? Well, never mind; but if you have a chance to become free,
use it. God bought you for a price; so do not become slaves of people 1Cor 7:21, 23(GNB). But never let
your boss’s greed, or the government’s insincerity (or your spouse’s
unfaithfulness) make you loose sight of this so that you stop or reduce doing
good. God, not man, guarantees to personally reward any and every good thing
you do irrespective of your social status; irrespective
of the prevailing laws in the country, and the obedience to such by her
officials. It doesn’t matter what a man thinks or does, GOD must see to
your reward! Has someone stolen your ideas? Is any taking credit for your
initiative? Let the service not be stopped.
Hear the
counsel of the wise: If today you are
a servant, you will serve this people by answering them and speaking kindly to
them. Then they will serve you forever.1Kgs 12:7(ISV).
Are
you in your coronation ceremony? To be crowned in the home or workplace?
Voluntarily serve the people and make burdens lighter. Your service will be but
a day and you will be served forever. Is this not what Jesus did? Was Joseph
not brought low? He was sold into slavery wrongfully yet he served his master
faithfully. Are conditions seemingly
worsening for you faithful servant? After these he was thrown into prison
but the prison warden entrusted into Joseph's care
all the prisoners who were confined in prison. Whatever they did, Joseph was in
charge of the work detail
Gen 39:22(ISV). A glimmer of hope came when the
cup bearer was set free, but he forgot him for 2 years. Have men you aided forgotten you? Do not curse them. Even the
cup bearer forgetting Joseph didn’t result in his abandoning God. In the day of
his manifestation to Pharaoh he makes himself of no reputation and exalts
Yahweh God before idol worshipers. "Your Majesty," Joseph answered, "I
can't do it myself, but God can give a good meaning to your dreams." Gen
41:16(CEV). Not surprisingly God elevated him to the
highest position of authority. The king told
Joseph, "Although I'm king, no one in Egypt is to do anything without your
permission." Gen 41:44(CEV). Release
yourself to unconditionally and unrelentingly doing good. Your payday is
guaranteed by God.
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