SERVE THE LORD STEADFASTLY AND WITH JOY

 DECEMBER 7, 2025

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye

stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding

in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye

know that your labour is not in vain in

the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Our Christian life is not a game; it’s serious, and

it’s based on spiritual principles. It’s a spiritual

life that we’re actually living. The rapture of the Church is

nearer today than ever before. Therefore, every day, you

must stir up your pure mind, examine yourself and make

sure your life as a Christian is as the Word says.

Stay focused on the Word. The Bible says, “...turn not

from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest

prosper whithersoever thou goest” (Joshua 1:7). Let the

Word have dominion over your mind and over your spirit,

over your thoughts and opinions. The Bible says the Word

is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path (Psalm

119:105). When journeying through a dark alley, you use a

lamp to illuminate your path. That’s the Word; it shows you

the path of life and keeps you in the way of righteousness.

2 Thessalonians 2:3 warns, “...for that day shall

not come, except there come a falling away first....”

Then in Matthew 24:12, the Master said, “And because

iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”

So, remain fervent in your love for the Lord. Let nothing

dissipate your faith and zeal for spiritual things.

There’ll have to be a difference between those who

truly love the Lord and are serving Him rightly and those

who aren’t. You need to watch yourself. Watch your heart.

Protect your spirit. Walk in love, for He said in John 13:35,

“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples,

if ye have love one to another.”

The Christian life is a journey. Every day is a new

day to walk in love. Every day is a fresh day to serve the

Lord joyfully. Every day is a new day to walk in the light

as He is in the light (1 John 1:7). Every day is a new day

to bear fruits of righteousness and manifest works of

righteousness. So make every day count by serving the

Lord steadfastly and with joy.

PRAYER

Dear Father, thank you for the honour of knowing and

serving you, and for the privilege and blessing to be

called by your Name. I remain steadfast, fervent and

unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord.

My love for you is ever-increasing as I serve you with

a joyful heart, full of passion and purpose. I shine ever

brightly in these last days, revealing your glory and

manifesting your righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:

Hebrews 12:1-2; Hebrews 6:10-12; Galatians 6:9

1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

Jude & Daniel 9-10

2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN

John 18:19-27 & 2 Chronicles 15-16