The LORD
Will Rescue Me
From Every Evil Attack
At my first defense no one came to my
support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! But the LORD
stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully
proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s
mouth. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and save me for his
heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and
ever. Amen.
One of the things we learn as we grow
older is not to expect too much from people. It is possible to pour a good deal
of energy and love into a friend or family member and see no growth or
gratitude for our efforts. It is even possible that others may receive credit
for the work we have done. If we expect everyone to recognize and appreciate
what we have done for them, we will be deeply hurt. It is good in times of
disappointment to look at our motives for doing things. Do we have a need for
entitlement, or a passion to be seen and applauded for our efforts?
We should never expect to gain from
others what only Jesus can give. To do so is to be utterly unrealistic. Our
task is simply to give and leave the results to our Master, knowing that in
time we will receive His reward.
Work done for
Christ will receive a “well done” from Christ.
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