Day 29: Persevering Together
1 Corinthians 15:58
Paul’s exhortation to persevere in the Lord’s work is as timely today as it was the day it was written. There remains the urgent need for the family of God to persevere in our commitment to one another and to the mission of King Jesus.
We live in a world in which division, shrinking back, and questioning whether any hope remains are real temptations for many of us. But God, through Paul, commands us to be as immovable in our perseverance as a giant sequoia is at withstanding the fiercest of storms.
Paul roots this charge in the gospel reality that death has been conquered through the victorious Resurrection of Jesus. We remain steadfast and immovable because we share Christ’s victory.
We see in 1 Corinthians that these good works seek the welfare of others. Good works done for the family of God strive for unity and the building up of our brothers and sisters in love. Good works done for the lost involve becoming all things to all people so that through faithful gospel proclamation, we might win some to Christ.
After all has been considered, we resolve to abound in the Lord’s work because our Father has said it is never in vain. Even when our earthly eyes cannot see the fruit, we persevere because He who promised is faithful.
Reflection Prayer
Father, I thank and praise You for adopting me into Your family. Let the truth that Jesus has defeated death sink deep into my heart. May it cause me to be immovable and abounding in good works, especially in service to others. May I eagerly pursue unity with fellow Christians. May I boldly share the good news of Jesus with lost friends, family, and neighbors. Help me not grow weary or discouraged, knowing working for You is never in vain. Father, please show me one thing I can do to abound in Your work today. Amen.
Week 5: Family Now
In week 5, we’ll celebrate the reality that we are all part of the same Body, all part of the family of God.
