“Therefore, brothers and sisters, in all our distress and persecution we were encouraged about you because of your faith” (1 Thessalonians 3:7).
Our faith not only provides a healthy relationship with our heavenly Father, it inspires others. The Apostle Paul’s distress and persecution are well documented. One of his sources of encouragement was the faith of those whose lives he had touched.
When under personal pressure it is helpful to realize that the seed we have sown in others is taking root and growing. We aren’t just living for ourselves but we are sowing blessing into the lives of others by our faith. That blessing reaches from them to the lives they touch.
Christian service has a ripple effect. What we do will reach shores far beyond our immediate influence. That makes our lives worthwhile, no matter what we may be facing personally.
