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Word4Today Daily Bible Devotional

by Bob and Debby Gass

‘Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.’ Matthew 6:18 NIV

Ever been to a concert with cutting edge technology? Chances are, you were blown away by the multidimensional sights and sounds, and afterwards, left raving on about the amazing skills of the performers. If the show went without a hitch, you probably didn’t think about the sound and lighting techs. Usually we only notice them when the equipment fails. They’re the invisible element; the people who do their job by making the star look and sound fantastic. The real applause goes to those in the spotlight. That’s the order of things in the kingdom of man.

But the Kingdom of God operates on the principle that ‘the last shall be first, and the first last.’ (Matthew 20:16 KJV) Jesus said when you fast, pray, and give without looking for recognition, ‘Your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.’

On a large ship, only the captain and a handful of officers are visible on the bridge. But the crew below deck determine the ship’s progress for most of the voyage. And in God’s church, it’s the ‘engine-room crew’ who faithfully carry out much of the work: caretaking staff, nursery workers, bus drivers, car park attendants, nursing home visitors, prison outreach workers and prayer warriors. While high-profile people tend to get most of the kudos, God reserves special recognition and rewards for the below-deck crew! And if you’re one of them, soon enough you will hear His public announcement, ‘Well done!… You are a good servant. You have been faithful with the little I entrusted to you.’ (Luke 19:17 NIV) And when that happens, everything else will pale by comparison!

SoulFood: Ezek 10–13 Mark 10:35–52 Ps 20 Pro 19:24–29

word4today an adaptation of The Word For Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright 2024

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