26Aug16

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

Have you ever worked really hard on something just to have it thrown in the trash in favor of something else? There have been many times that I have spent countless hours preparing for a program, plan, or a sermon, only to be told at the last minute that it wasn't going to happen. This is one of the things we learn to deal with in life. Disappointment. However, when we labor for others it is never wasted. It's like education that way. No education is ever a waste even if you don't walk away with a piece of paper. It is an investment. When we work for the Lord we are investing in Him, others, and ourselves all at the same time. When things don't work out the way we think they should we still know that the investment has been made in the form of obedience, love, or self-improvement. Do not be discouraged. Continue to invest in what pays dividends in the long run. Labor for God and it will never be in vain.