be steadfast, immovable,
always excelling in the work of the Lord,
because you know that in the Lord
your labor is not in vain.
1 Corinthians 15:58
Scripture tells us to excel in the work of the Lord. Why? Because our labor is not in vain.
That’s the first – and easiest to explain – of the three things that the Apostle calls us to do. Because no godly effort is ever wasted, we are encouraged to fulfill all of God’s callings joyfully.
But what does being “steadfast” really mean?
I mean, it’s obviously a common biblical word, but it’s a word most of us use rarely in daily life. So when Scripture says, “be steadfast” what’s really being asked of us?
Well, steadfast means
- loyal and determined
- consistent and persistent
- stubborn and reliable
- unwavering, unbending, and unbreakable
- steadfast means immovable (which is the third of the Paul’s calls in this verse)
Steadfast means, if you’re going to call yourself a Christian, go all-in. Don’t let anything shake or deter you. Don’t let the waves of society knock you over. Be immovable. Resolute. And determined. Why? Because, as Paul says, no godly effort is ever wasted.
In Christ’s Love,
A guy who wants to be a lighthouse
– steadfast, unwavering, and always shining
(in spite of life’s waves)
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