Part of God’s great master plan

Each has the role the Lord has given.… For we are God’s coworkers. (1 Corinthians 3:5,9 CSB)

 I think we all go through dry spells in our lives, and knowing that the Lord looks at our hearts and doesn’t judge us by our successes but by our faithfulness lifts a lot of the pressure. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take the time to ask God about how we can do the job better, or see if there’s anything we can learn or do to improve.
 Paul spoke to the Corinthians about how within one job, each person has their part to do for the Lord and that all the credit shouldn’t be given to just one person. Maybe our part was to say a kind word, give them a smile, pass on a scripture or quote to read, or to pray with them. And aside from our part, we’ll never really know how many others contributed to that person’s encouragement or change as well.
 Remember, the commendation we want from the Lord at the end of the day is, “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” (Matthew 25:21)
 In the meantime, let’s enjoy the little blessings and successes that come our way, knowing we’re all part of God’s great master plan. —Nina Kole [1]

  May God make us content living ordinary lives of faithfulness instead of reaching for novelties and clutching the wind. No novelty can rival the joy our Master has stored up for us. —Chris Martin

[1] Anchor The Reward of Faithfulness