Simply Faithful
Scripture
“What then is Apollos? What is Paul? Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth. He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his wages according to his labor. For we are God's fellow workers. You are God's field, God's building.” I Corinthians 3:5-9
Prayer
Father, thank You for the privilege of being part of the work You are doing in this world. Thank You for allowing us to serve You in ways both great and small. Help us to be faithful in the assignments You have entrusted to us, remembering that every act of obedience matters, even when we don’t see the results right away, or even this side of heaven.
Lord, keep us from comparing our work with the work of others or measuring success by the world’s standards. Remind us that You have called each of us to different tasks, but we all serve the same purpose—to bring glory to You. Give us humble hearts that rejoice when others succeed, knowing that we are all working together in Your kingdom.
Today, help us to faithfully plant the seeds You entrust to us and then trust You with the harvest. Help us when we are tempted to be discouraged or when growth seems slow or unseen to rest in the confidence that You alone bring lasting change. Thank You that the results have never depended on us—they have always belonged to You. Help us to simply be faithful. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Questions for Reflection
Am I faithfully doing what God has asked me to do, even when I don't see immediate results?
Where have I been tempted to compare my calling or effectiveness with someone else's?
Grace & peace to you today - Michelle
