As followers of Christ, we must think about the way that He lived. He lived a life of service and example. Jesus worked tirelessly to make sure that everyone who He encountered had a true experience with God. He worked to build faith, trust, and commitment in those who were wandering around without a clear purpose. His commitment to serve, helped the disciples to become servants. His example of love, transformed an adulteress, a tax collector, and a murder.
Is your labor bearing fruit for God? Would you rather be served than serve? Do you find yourself putting your desires above others? Is your example of love stifled by the need to receive more love than you give? Is your labor bearing fruit for God?
The fruit of your labor is working for the opportunity to bring someone joy and not the thrill of a check. The fruit of your labor is seen after you have given yourself to the hungry and after you have satisfied the needs of the oppressed.
Bring someone joy with a kind word, an unexpected gift, or a prayer said in earnest when they are down. Give yourself to the hungry by sharing the word that they need to fill their souls. Give yourself to the hungry by supplying a meal for a family who is less fortunate or a friend who simply enjoys your cooking. Satisfy the needs of the oppressed by standing up for the person who everyone else seeks to belittle. Doing these things might not seem important. You may not have ever thought of them as work, but all are essential to you laboring to bear good fruit for God.
Rescue those being led away to death; hold back those staggering toward slaughter.
Adayinthelife :-)
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