THE UPPER ROOM DEVOTIONAL 3RD JUNE 2025, TUESDAY MESSAGE
Read The Upper Room Devotional 3 June 2025 written by Muyiwa Benralph Olaiya (Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria)
TOPIC: No Labor Lost
Today’s Reading
Psalm 126:1-6
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. – Psalm 126:5 (NIV)
At an annual event that rewards hard work and excellence across sectors in Africa, our organization won an award. I went to receive it. As I stood on the podium, the chairman named the feats we have achieved over the years, and the crowd cheered. It was a spectacular moment because the hard work we thought had gone unnoticed was finally rewarded.
Reflecting on that moment, I thought of the future time when God will honor the saints, the martyrs, the unknown heroes of faith, the peacemakers, the generous givers, and others who work tirelessly for the cause of God’s kingdom (see Matt. 16:27). Even when we feel our service has gone unnoticed or seemingly unrewarded, God takes note.
Realizing that God sees my effort even when the world does not instills in me a fervent desire to serve God and humanity. I look forward to the day when I will stand before God among the cheering saints and hear God say to me, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matt. 25:21).
Today’s Prayer
Dear God, when our heart and hands are weary, strengthen us. Amen.
Thought for the Day
I will live a life of service, knowing God sees my good work.
Prayer Focus
Those whose service is overlooked
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