Faithfulness in Obscurity: Living for Christ’s Approval
Faithfulness in Obscurity: Living for Christ’s Approval
The world often overlooks or even dismisses the legacy of those who are faithful to Christ. True greatness in God’s eyes is not measured by public recognition or earthly reward, but by steadfastness in the face of hardship and obscurity. The story of John Knox reminds us that risking everything for Christ may not bring applause, but it does bring the approval of the One whose opinion matters most.
God sees every act of faithfulness, even when no one else does. Our motivation must be to please Christ, trusting that He will one day set all things right. When we live for His approval rather than the praise of people, we find courage to persevere, even when our efforts seem unnoticed or unappreciated.
Hebrews 6:10-11 (KJV): “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:”
Reflection: Is there an area where you feel your faithfulness is going unnoticed or unappreciated? How can you shift your focus from seeking recognition to seeking Christ’s approval today?
To listen to the sermon that correspond with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
The world often overlooks or even dismisses the legacy of those who are faithful to Christ. True greatness in God’s eyes is not measured by public recognition or earthly reward, but by steadfastness in the face of hardship and obscurity. The story of John Knox reminds us that risking everything for Christ may not bring applause, but it does bring the approval of the One whose opinion matters most.
God sees every act of faithfulness, even when no one else does. Our motivation must be to please Christ, trusting that He will one day set all things right. When we live for His approval rather than the praise of people, we find courage to persevere, even when our efforts seem unnoticed or unappreciated.
Hebrews 6:10-11 (KJV): “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end:”
Reflection: Is there an area where you feel your faithfulness is going unnoticed or unappreciated? How can you shift your focus from seeking recognition to seeking Christ’s approval today?
To listen to the sermon that correspond with this devotion, click the link: https://www.mbcpb.org/media
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