The Word of God tells us that sin came in to the world through one man; Adam was his name. This was in Genesis chapter 3 and as a result thorns and thistles replaced the initial blessings God had for us but Jesus Christ came to save us so that through himself we might receive the gift of eternal life. As a result of what He did on The Cross for us, we are redeemed from that curse. We have been reconciled back to God our Father and all the blessings he has for us.We no longer have to labor in vain yielding thorns and thistles.
In John 19, when they crucified our Lord, a crown of thorn and thistles was placed on his head. Does this ring an alarm in our hearts? Do we recall that thorns and thistles were the things that Adam had received as a form of punishment for sin? This is no mere coincidence beloved. Nothing is coincidence with God.
So how can we go back to the original labor that God intended for us from the beginning? There are three things that God wants us to do this new year 2016 which will bring us back into His original plan. it is a year of fruitful labor in Christ.
1. Labor of Love. (Hebrews 6:10)
God wants us to labor in love this year. We must never forget that Our Father is not unjust as to forget our labor of Love that we do in taking care of the saints. He will reward each and every soul for their deeds and so we must strive to work in love this year. Its important. Whatever you are doing let the love of Christ be the motivation.
2. Labor for that which will not perish. (John 6:27)
Beloved, there are so many people on the earth who are toiling so hard and yet are doing so in vain, Jesus Christ said that we must not labor for that which will perish but for that which will endure till eternity. All the fame and success that many are running after in this present time wont last. It will all fade away eventually. we must not waste time laying up riches and treasure for ourselves here on the earth where moth and worms will eat them up later. Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus Christ.
3. Co-laboring with Christ. (2nd Corinthians 6:1) (1st Corinthians 3:1).
This year 2016, it is time for us to become co laborers with Christ in working with Him to achieve all that he intends for us to fulfill. the days of doing things on our own are over brethren. in evangelizing souls for the kingdom of God, we must work with The Master.
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