EVERYDAY IN THE WORD!
TUESDAY APRIL 28, 2026.
SUBJECT : GOD WILL REWARD YOUR WORK AND LABOR OF LOVE!
Memory verse: "For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love, which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister." (Hebrews 6 vs 10.)
READ: Hbrews 6 vs 9 - 12:
6:9: But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner.
6:10: For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have minietered to the saints and do minister.
6:11: And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end,
6:12: that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those you through faith and patience inherit the promisss.
INTIMATION:
The "work and labor of love" refers to selfless, diligent service performed for God and others, specifically by ministering to the saints. This work is motivated by love for Christ rather than financial gain, and it is remembered and rewarded by a just God, even when unnoticed by men. It describes work done with passion and commitment without expectation of compensation. God would not discount the manifestation of your love of Him through your ministry. And this hope of reward keeps the Christian from becoming lazy or feeling bored.
The exhortation here is that, as Christians we should be diligent in our good works. We must not be lazy in our response to the love of God demonstrated on the cross by offering His Son as a propitiation for the sins of the whole world. In order to make our calling and election sure, we must remain diligent unto the end of our lives (Revelation 2 vs 10).
The Christian's diligence is not as one who would accumulate meritorious merits in order to win a prize. The good works the Christian does are not to be considered an accumulation of points by which he would put God in debt to save him. The good works are the manifestation of one's continued thanksgiving for one's salvation. If one does not continue to be diligent, therefore, he or she has discontinued his or her appreciation for what God has accomplished for us through the cross.
It's noteworthy that because of hope that is before Christians, and the love expressed to them by God in the past, Christians must not be lazy, but diligent workers. Their faith is active because of their hope in all that Christ has promised to those who are diligent to the end. Through obedient faith, therefore, they will inherit the fulfillment of God's promises concerning the rest that is yet to come.
In Christians' labor prompted by love in their relationship with one another they are moved into action to care for one another. And their endurance in so doing is inspired by hope; hope of eternity in heaven which moves them to remain committed to that which is necessary to arrive at their eternal dwelling in heaven. Because of their hope of heaven, they remain committed to Christ. Once one gives up hope, he or she loses his or her incentive to maintain a life that is governed by the principles of Christ. Their work, labor, and patience is all centered in Christ.
The key components of "Work and Labor of Love" are (1) Motivation by love: This labor stems from devotion to Christ and affection for the church, rather than a "hireling" mentality seeking monetary payment. (2) Action demonstrated in service: It includes tangible actions like "ministering to the saints" (supporting other Christians) and active service in the house of God (helping, and serving in church). (3) Durability: Continuing in the good works as highlighted in the text "you have ministered and do minister," indicating consistence, and ongoing. (4) God’s Response (The Promise): "God is not unjust to forget": This is a core encouragement from the Scriptures. Because God is righteous, He cannot overlook the labor done for His name. It is a promise that such work is never in vain. (5) Divine Reward: While the work is done freely, God rewards the labor with blessings, including spiritual protection and provision.
Prayer: Abba Father, endue me with the spirit of delightsome to You and Your Word and consistency in good works till the end. My utmost heart desire is to be among Your kingdom giants in investing in the things of the kingdom and being my brother's keeper, in Jesus’ Name I have prayed. Amen.
PRAISE THE LORD!
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