Focused Living!

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV

In this world of ever-shifting standards and uncertainties, today's extract speaks of a new focus. Just before this verse, we read of the victory over sin and death and the death and life of Jesus has secured for us. Armed with that understanding, we move in obedience to the text for today. When your anchor is secured, it does not matter what the strength of the storm is. When you have founded your faith in the one described as the Rock of Ages, refuge and fortress, you have found an eternal resting place.

God is not so much interested in my comfort than he is in my character. He will bring situations and circumstances my way that will test the quality and depth of my convictions. It is foolish to think I can coast through life, untested and unproven. God will not entrust great assignments into the hands of the one whose convictions are uncertain and unsure.

As I walk and work in this life, I am daily conscious of the one I am truly walking with and working for. When I keep man's approval and applause as the focus, my labour will always be in vain, because man is never satisfied. However, God has established his counsel and purpose since creation, and everything he says or directs is aligned with his Word. You don't work for God in vain and you don't lose when you invest in God.

Today, be sure of the basis, reason and foundation of your labour. Don't work because someone said it is your area of gifting, but work at it because you are convinced you are in the niche God has carved out for you. His time of favour is here.