We see many throughout this nation who are demanding that the government give them “free stuff”. I am all for genuine help when needed. However, I am speaking of those who don’t want to work to provide for themselves. They want others to take care of them. God does not honor laziness. However, He does honor diligence and hard work. Proverbs 22:29 (AMPC) says: “Do you see a man diligent and skillful in his business? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men”. The same verse in the CEV version says: “If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave”. Notice how it differentiates between the one who does their job well and the lazy one who ends up as a slave. Laziness will bring one to poverty. Proverbs 6: 9-11 says: “You lazy people, how long are you going to lie there? When will you get up? You say, “I need a rest. I think I’ll take a short nap.” But then you sleep and sleep and become poorer and poorer. Soon you will have nothing. It will be as if a thief came and stole everything you owned”. Don’t learn from lazy folk. Whatever God gives you to do, do it with all of your heart. Do it as unto the Lord. The Lord is pleased with those who are diligent in their work and service. Selah!
Don’t worry, the Lord will repay!
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!
