Not In Vain

Be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.

1 Corinthians 15:58

MARABEL DIDN’T HAVE many talents or gifts. She couldn’t teach or preach. She was no writer or singer or actor. She didn’t draw well, and her menial job was far from glamorous.

But she did have one gift: she could cook meals like no one else. At one time or another, she had tried many other church activities such as teaching, singing in the choir, working on the drama team. But in time she found her real ministry was cooking for banquets and other meals at church.

That wasn’t all. She helped at the local rescue mission and took meals to shut-ins and other people going through tough times. She also invited church visitors, neighbors, and others to come to her home and enjoy various feasts she prepared.

When her new pastor asked her one day, “What do you do for the Lord?” Marabel just shrugged and said, “Not much.” But over time he learned about all she really did.

It doesn’t much matter what your gifts are. All that matters is that you use them for the Lord. God promises that nothing you ever do for him will be “useless.” And he will honor you for your service.