Victory in Christ

Paul knew that the fruits of his labors were abounding and visible to all.  He admitted this fact, but did not take credit for them.  “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them, though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me.” (1 Corinthians 15:10)  Paul knew that whatever good things or talents he had, it all came from the Lord.  His desire to work hard he says was a gift from God, but he did not hold back that desire.  We can all have that zeal to serve if we will look for ways (and pray for guidance) to use what God has given us.  Each of us was blessed with different abilities to use in His kingdom.  “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” (Ephesians 2:10)

Today’s reading: 1 Corinthians 15-16