Lasting Impact Comes from Humble, Hidden Faithfulness
Lasting Impact Comes from Humble, Hidden Faithfulness
True discipleship is often marked by quiet, behind-the-scenes faithfulness rather than public recognition. Luke wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else, yet he never sought the spotlight or demanded applause. He supported leaders like Paul, served faithfully in the background, and always pointed others to Jesus instead of himself.
Faithfulness means sticking around when things get hard, serving when no one notices, and investing in others without expecting anything in return. The foundation of lasting impact is not charisma or visibility, but a willingness to serve humbly and consistently. God sees what is done in secret and multiplies it for His kingdom.
Colossians 4:12-13 (KJV): “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.”
Reflection: Where in your life are you called to serve faithfully, even if no one else notices? How can you embrace hidden service as a way to honor Jesus today?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
True discipleship is often marked by quiet, behind-the-scenes faithfulness rather than public recognition. Luke wrote more of the New Testament than anyone else, yet he never sought the spotlight or demanded applause. He supported leaders like Paul, served faithfully in the background, and always pointed others to Jesus instead of himself.
Faithfulness means sticking around when things get hard, serving when no one notices, and investing in others without expecting anything in return. The foundation of lasting impact is not charisma or visibility, but a willingness to serve humbly and consistently. God sees what is done in secret and multiplies it for His kingdom.
Colossians 4:12-13 (KJV): “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.”
Reflection: Where in your life are you called to serve faithfully, even if no one else notices? How can you embrace hidden service as a way to honor Jesus today?
To listen to the sermon that corresponds with this devotion, click the link below:
https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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