The Phaneroo Devotion: Faithfulness, the Heart of Service
Apostle Grace Lubega
1 Corinthians 12:20-22 (NKJV): “But now indeed there are many members, yet one body. And the eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I have no need of you’; nor again the head to the feet, ‘I have no need of you.’ No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary.”
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There are parts of the human body that are not visible to the human eye yet they are as important as the parts that you can see and are able to properly take care of.
Similarly, in the body of Christ, there are parts that you may never see. These are individuals serving the Lord in various capacities whose labours may never come into the limelight.
Does this make them less worthy labourers than those we see on the pulpit or in visible places of ministry?
No. In fact, God does not reward positions; He rewards faithfulness. It is possible that the man serving in obscurity has a greater reward than the one who is seen by all as he serves.
This should teach us a very important lesson in handling even the smallest and seemingly insignificant tasks in the gospel with reverence.
In Numbers 3:36-37, the Bible says, “And under the custody and charge of the sons of Merari shall be the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof, and all the vessels thereof, and all that serveth thereto, And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.”
From this scripture we learn that in the service of the tabernacle, even pins had men appointed by God to care for them. To God, no service is insignificant if it is meant to benefit the body of Christ. No task is menial when it is done unto the Lord.
Serve faithfully, whether seen or unseen. Give yourself wholly to the work of God, knowing that your labour is not in vain. God sees, He is your reward. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY: Hebrews 6:10; 1 Corinthians 15:58
GOLDEN NUGGET: Serve faithfully, whether seen or unseen. Give yourself wholly to the work of God, knowing that your labour is not in vain. God sees, He is your reward
PRAYER: Father, I thank You for the privilege of serving in Your kingdom. You teach and give me the grace to serve with diligence, humility, and reverence. I am delivered from the desire for recognition. I value every task You entrust to me. May my heart always be set on pleasing You, doing all things in Your name and for Your glory. Amen.
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