There are many that expect for people to respond with thanks and gratitude when they do something nice for them. The truth is that there will be many times when we do kind things for people, but they won’t even acknowledge your kindness. Some have even stopped ministering to others because they have been disappointed in the past when their actions of love and kindness haven’t been recognized or respected. I have good news for you. Ephesians 6:8 says: “knowing that whatever good anyone does, he will receive the same from the Lord”. Notice that it doesn’t say that people need to pay you back for the good you do. It says that God is the one that responds to your acts of kindness. It says when we do something good, we will receive the same from the Lord! The TPT version says it this way: “Be assured that anything you do that is beautiful and excellent will be repaid by our Lord, whether you are an employee or an employer”. Be encouraged today that God sees your service and acts of love and kindness. Even if no one recognizes it, God sees it and He will reward you, Hallelujah!
A Powerful revelation of our Heavenly Father!
We need a powerful revelation of Almighty God as our Heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus taught us how to pray. He tells us to begin the prayer with “Our Father, who art in Heaven”. Not only is He our Heavenly Father, He is also an awesome Father. He is the perfect example of the best Father one could ever have. His love for us is legendary, His forgiveness when we sin and miss the mark is unmatchable. His kind and tender mercies are new every day. He watches over us and is always with us. He never leaves nor abandons us. He meets all of our needs according to His riches in Glory. He listens and responds to our prayers and requests. He sent His word and healed us. He is faithful, He is consistent. He has given us a priceless inheritance. He rejoices over us. He gives us the best gifts. Simply put, He is the Father that has no equal. He is our Heavenly Father!
Matthew 7: 11 (AMP) If you then, evil (sinful by nature) as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give what is good and advantageous to those who keep on asking Him.
