Connection

We can give, and give in any number of ways. But do we resent it when we give or serve? A good way to measure this is to see our reaction when our service is unappreciated. Do we resent it? Paul’s service was unappreciated by the Corinthian Christians, yet he did not resent it. We need to learn to give where we can get nothing back, to lay up treasures in heaven, to trust God that He is watching our labor.

Paul pleaded for the thorn to go away but it wouldn’t, and he still was willing to sacrifice for the Corinthians. Even through he was not helped by God in the way he wanted, and those he was called to minister to even turned on him, still he served.

That is consecration, that is powerful, that is like Christ, that is the Holy Spirit living through you, and that is connecting to God’s heart.