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Unselfish Service Gives Joy to Both Christ and Us, September
29
Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we
do not lose heart.
Galatians 6:9
, NKJV.
In this life our work for God often seems to be almost fruitless. Our efforts to
do good may be earnest and persevering, yet we may not be permitted to witness
their results. To us the effort may seem to be lost. But the Savior assures us that our
work is noted in heaven, and that the recompense cannot fail.... In the words of the
psalmist we read: “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall
doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him” (
Psalm 126:6
).
And while the great final reward is given at Christ’s coming, truehearted service
for God brings a reward even in this life. Obstacles, opposition, and bitter, heart-
breaking discouragements the workers will have to meet. They may not see the fruit
of their toil. But in face of all this they find in their labor a blessed recompense.
All who surrender themselves to God in unselfish service for humanity are in
cooperation with the Lord of glory. This thought sweetens all toil, it braces the will,
it nerves the spirit for whatever may befall. Working with unselfish heart, ennobled
by being partakers of Christ’s sufferings, sharing His sympathies, they help to swell
the tide of His joy, and bring honor and praise to His exalted name.
In fellowship with God, with Christ, and with holy angels they are surrounded
with a heavenly atmosphere, an atmosphere that brings health to the body, vigor to
the intellect, and joy to the soul.
All who consecrate body, soul, and spirit to God’s service will be constantly
receiving a new endowment of physical, mental, and spiritual power. The inex-
haustible supplies of heaven are at their command. Christ gives them the breath
of His own Spirit, the life of His own life. The Holy Spirit puts forth its highest
energies to work in heart and mind.—
Testimonies for the Church 6:305, 306
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