Your Labor in the Lord Is Not in Vain!

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you.

Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” (1 Cor. 15:58)

A gardener can spend months watering, weeding, and waiting before seeing any sign of growth. The work can feel endless and unrewarding—until one morning, small green shoots appear through the soil. That’s when all the effort suddenly feels worth it. In the same way, when you serve God faithfully, even when no one notices, He sees every act of love, every prayer, and every effort done for His glory. Nothing done for the Lord is ever wasted!

Sometimes it can be tiring doing the right thing, especially when so many around you are not. It’s no longer popular to live according to God’s standards. But that’s not a new problem.

Elijah once complained to the Lord, “I am the only one who has remained faithful!” (1 Kings 19:10). But God quickly corrected him, revealing that 7,000 others had also remained faithful. That must have been a great encouragement for Elijah to hear—and it should be for us, too.

You are not alone! God still has many faithful followers today. So be encouraged, stay steady, and don’t quit.

At the proper time, we will reap a harvest!

Therefore

Keep doing good, even when it feels unnoticed or unrewarded. God sees your labor, your faithfulness, and your perseverance—and He promises that your work for Him will never be in vain!

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” (Gal. 6:9)