What is it that defines our Christian faith?  What is that foundational truth that we place our rest and hope on?  The Apostle Paul reminds us that God has given us an awesome victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.  It is the reality of Christ’s resurrection that defines our faith, our life and our message.

In First Corinthians, it reads, “Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm.  Let nothing move you.  Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” The truth of Christ’s finished work on the cross and his resurrection is what gives us assurance, the motivation and the ability to stand firm.  When we are called to live out our lives for Christ and share the message of salvation, you can count on having difficulties.  We need a strong, immovable foundation, to be better equipped to respond well even when our work for the Lord seems unfruitful or insignificant.  It is this hope of Christ’s finished work that allows us to endure or persevere in our labors.  Renewed and refreshed by God’s Word, we continue our work of the Lord, recognizing that our efforts will never be rendered useless.Our prayer can be: “Lord, You know how often I stumble and mess up.  Help me to stand firm, knowing that You can use even my worst mistakes for Your glory.  Help me persevere and keep my eyes on You and off self.  You are an awesome God!  Let nothing deter me from sharing Your truth, trusting always in You.  I am Your servant, Lord.  Amen.”