Shut The Front Door! – Revelation 3:8

 8 I see what you've done. Now see what I've done. I've opened a door before you that no one can slam shut. You don't have much strength, I know that; you used what you had to keep my Word. You didn't deny me when times were rough.
– Revelation 3:8

Shut The Front Door!
Have you ever been discouraged because you think no one knows or even cares about all the work you are doing?  Does it seem that everyone else gets the praise and the recognition?  Have you thought about giving up because you feel like your efforts are for naught?


Well . . . I'm here to tell you that Someone has taken notice.  He is right there with you while you diligently give your all so that the greater good is accomplished – no matter what it is.  You might be the one who has to clean the urinals at your place of employment – He is right there with you.  You might be the one picking up trash in the parking lot, or maybe clearing the messes that people leave behind – He sees your work.  You might be the one organizing, and making phone calls, and arranging details so that events are well organized and run smoothy, only so someone else can shine and get recognition – God knows your heart, and He applauds your efforts, and He is preparing  a special event just for you.


No matter what it is that you do, as long as you are giving your best effort, and you are doing it because it is what God has put in you to do, He is checking you out and He is getting ready to promote you in His business.  He is going to open a door for you that no one will be able to shut, block, or step in front of.  It's going to be a you-sized door and like a key fitting into a lock, YOU will be the only one who will be able to walk through it.  You will get the best attention and recognition and your promotion will be handed down from the Master Himself.


Now here's the rub . . . you have to keep at it. Don't give up. Don't get discouraged. Keep scrubbing those urinals – and sing praise songs while you do it.  Keep picking up other people's messes – and smile while you do it.  Keep organizing, and arranging, and making other people look their best – and pray for their success as you give your best.  Keep up the good work . . . the selfless, sacrificing, down-in-the trenches labor of love that God has put in your heart to do.  Use what you have and give all you have.  Go until you think you can't go any more.  Serve with a servant's heart and a grateful smile.  


Your Father, see what you have done and He sees what you are doing, and He is going to take all your hard work and use it to let people see His Love in action.  God sees you, He is cheering you on, and He is applauding all the work you are doing, and He is so very proud of you.


Prayer
Father, thank You so much for noticing us. Thank You for loving us so much and for cheering us on as we keep our heads down and do the work we need to do. And even if we don't get recognition for our efforts from people, it is so good to know that You take notice and have a plan for prospering us.  Thank You Father for loving us so much!


Have a blessed day everyone!


– Richard