“Whoso keepeth the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: So he that waiteth on his master shall be honoured.” (Proverbs 27:18 KJV)
Affirming the system of seed time and harvest that God sets in motion in the beginning, this should refresh our excitement in what we do with zeal. We will eat the fruits of our labors! Scriptures exhort: “So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest.” (Galatians 6:9 GNT)
So in all that we do, we mirror on the analogy of tending the fig tree to eat its fruit, with the knowledge that in Christ Jesus we are workers in God's Kingdom. We are to be vigilant to serve the best we can everywhere and every time. We keep our eyes focused on Jesus our Master, as when we do, we are promised - “It will be good for those servants whose master finds them watching when he comes. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve, will have them recline at the table and will come and wait on them.” (Luke 12:37 NIV)
Yes, in our daily grind for living, a honcho may be keeping a watchful eye on us. But, truly, we are serving a higher authority. This exhortation from Apostle Paul, should keep us in check doing our chores. It is written: “Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, work heartily as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” (Colossians 3:22-24 ESV)
And I Say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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