Serve The Lord Steadfastly And With Joy

Sunday, 7 December 2025

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Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Our Christian life is not a game; it's serious, and it's based on spiritual principles. It's a spiritual life that we're actually living. The rapture of the Church is nearer today than ever before. Therefore, every day, you must stir up your pure mind, examine yourself and make sure your life as a Christian is as the Word says.

Stay focused on the Word. The Bible says, "...turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest" (Joshua 1:7). Let the Word have dominion over your mind and over your spirit, over your thoughts and opinions. The Bible says the Word is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path (Psalm 119:105). When journeying through a dark alley, you use a lamp to illuminate your path. That's the Word; it shows you the path of life and keeps you in the way of righteousness.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 warns, "...for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first...." Then in Matthew 24:12, the Master said, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold." So, remain fervent in your love for the Lord. Let nothing dissipate your faith and zeal for spiritual things.

There'll have to be a difference between those who truly love the Lord and are serving Him rightly and those who aren't. You need to watch yourself. Watch your heart. Protect your spirit. Walk in love, for He said in John 13:35, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another."

The Christian life is a journey. Every day is a new day to walk in love. Every day is a fresh day to serve the Lord joyfully. Every day is a new day to walk in the light as He is in the light (1 John 1:7). Every day is a new day to bear fruits of righteousness and manifest works of righteousness. So make every day count by serving the Lord steadfastly and with joy.

Prayer

Dear Father, thank you for the honour of knowing and serving you, and for the privilege and blessing to be called by your Name. I remain steadfast, fervent, and unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. My love for you is ever-increasing as I serve you with a joyful heart, full of passion and purpose. I shine ever brightly in these last days, revealing your glory and manifesting your righteousness, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

Further Study

Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 6:10-12; Galatians 6:9

(This article was culled from:
Rhapsody of Realities (English)
Authored By:
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DD.
You can download a full copy in your language on: https://rhapsodylanguages.tniglobal.org/regions/
You can get other teachings on: https://bit.ly/Shona_Church)