It’s nice when those who love us most actually see the things that we do for them.
And when they express appreciation, we are wonderfully blessed.
When a non-domestic husband does housework simply to please his tired wife, it’s nice for him if he gets a big hug.
When a work-stressed woman prepares a meal and delivers it to her adult sibling sick with the flu, it’s nice to hear the “Thank you SO much!”
Of course, our actions to help others should not be conditioned on if they like them, or even if they recognize them.
Instead, we are to help others because it is the right thing to do.
Period.
This is when we live according to good character, not according to a contract mentality.
Even though we are to serve others for no other reason than because it is the right thing to do, the Christians among us have a tremendous blessing that is ours as a result of our efforts to help.
“God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped His people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure” (Hebrews 6:10-11).
When you serve others, you are showing your love for God.
God takes notes, my friend.
He sees when you love Him by helping others.
And you’ll reap the benefits of that love in eternity if you keep loving Him and serving Him until the end of your physical life.
Don’t make the mistake of some who embrace Christ and serve Him for a season but then grow cold in love for God because of no perceived earthly payoff, manifested in the lack of a desire to help others.
Please, love God.
Show it by helping other believers who are hurting financially or emotionally or spiritually.
Show it today.
God will love it.
And you’ll enjoy the fruits of His love forever.
As always, I love you
Martin
