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Scripture Meditation No. 1781
AATHAVAN / Tuesday, December 23, 2025
“Therefore, my beloved
brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
knowing that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 15:58)
This exhortation given by
the Apostle Paul to the believers in Corinth is not meant for them alone; it is
for all who have accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as their Savior and live by
faith in Him.
The spiritual life is a difficult
path; it is an experience of carrying the cross. We read that Paul and
Barnabas, “strengthening the souls of the disciples, encouraging them to
continue in the faith, and saying, ‘Through many tribulations we must enter the
kingdom of God.’” (Acts 14:22).
Yes, it is through many tribulations that we must enter the Kingdom of God.
Yet, because of our love for
Christ Jesus, we willingly accept these sufferings and continue to grow in our
spiritual life. Even so, at times, weariness and discouragement can creep into
our spiritual journey. That is why the Apostle Paul comforts and exhorts us,
saying: “Be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord,
knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
Beyond this present life, a greater
and glorious eternal life awaits us. Though we may experience suffering now,
the trials we endure are nothing when compared to the glory that is to come. Therefore,
Paul declares,
“For I consider that the
sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory
that is to be revealed to us.” (Romans 8:18)
Hence, without becoming
discouraged, we must always abound in the work of the Lord. If a student
desires to become a successful doctor in the future, he must strive for many
years. The MBBS course alone requires five years of study, along with the
spending of several lakhs of rupees. Yet the student knows that none of this
effort is in vain, and therefore continues his studies with enthusiasm.
Likewise, beloved ones, let
us not retreat when we see the hardships of the spiritual path. Instead, let us
faithfully continue our journey. Today, many turn back from the spiritual life
because of false teachings by certain ministers and preachers, who claim that
once a person comes to Christ, everything will be received immediately. When
people who seek Christ merely to fulfil worldly desires fail to receive what
they expect, they say, “What is the use of praying? Life is the same as
before,” and they fall away.
Beloved, the Christian life
is the path of the cross, just as Christ Himself walked—a difficult and
demanding way. We must travel this path without losing heart. Therefore, dear
brothers and sisters, knowing that your labour in the Lord is not in vain, be steadfast,
immovable, and always abounding in the work of the Lord.
God’s Message: Bro.
M. Geo Prakash
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