Colossians 3:23-24 (NKJV) 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ.
Have you ever felt like you work hard with no appreciation in return? Do you feel like you give it 100%, and yet you get nothing in return?
Many of us can testify to situations that we’re in, or have been in, where we feel mistreated or under-appreciated. Let’s be honest. Sometimes we just feel downright used and abused, don’t we?
Well, first off, let’s remember what the Word says above. We need to continue to do everything just as we were/are doing it for God Himself.
No, that doesn’t make being mistreated feel any better. But it will cause God to be glorified in everything we do. And in the end, that’s what is most important for all of us. So it’s important that we don’t get tired out and give up before we get our breakthrough.
Galatians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.
Some of us may have been in this kind of a situation for a very long time. We might even feel like it will never change. In fact, we may have given up on ever seeing it turn around.
But do you remember Joseph? He spent many years in prison and as a servant before God elevated him to be Potiphar’s top adviser and overseer of Egypt! If he had given up, his entire destiny could have been forever changed or even lost.
And even while he was in prison, Joseph excelled and had favor with the guards and the overseers there.
Why? Because he refused to sit around and feel bad about his situation, despite the fact that his own brothers had sold him into slavery due to their jealousy. And in the end, Joseph was exalted and made a leader that everyone looked up to.
So if you’re in a situation anything like this or you feel mistreated, don’t give up hope. Keep your eyes on God and trust Him to bring you through it with victory.
And in the meantime, keep doing all things as unto God.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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