The Living Water Daily Devotional May 5, 2025.
CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE
DATE: Monday, May 5, 2025.
TOPIC: TRUE RECOGNITION IN GOD’S KINGDOM
MEMORISE: For God is not unjust to forget your work and labour of love which you have shown toward His name (Hebrews 6:10a).
READ: Colossians 4:7-14
[7]. Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
[8]. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts.
[9]. with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.
[10]. Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, with Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
[11]. And Jesus, who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
[12]. Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
[13]. For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you and those who are in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.
[14]. Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
The Living Water Devotion for Today
True recognition doesn’t always come from the applause of men but from God’s commendation. The workers mentioned in Colossians 4:7-14 exemplify this truth: they faithfully served behind the scenes without seeking recognition. These silent labourers played crucial roles in advancing the gospel, offering comfort and support to fellow believers.
Although their efforts may have gone unnoticed by the world, God saw and valued their services. Similarly, our Heavenly Father sees every act of service done for His kingdom, no matter how small or unseen by others (Heb. 11:6).
As we reflect on these unsung heroes, let us remember that our labour in the Lord is never in vain (1 Cor. 15:58; Gal. 6:7ff). Even when our efforts go unnoticed by the world, let us know that God sees and rewards every act of faithful service, just like He did for Shiphrah and Puah (Exo. 1.21). Let us therefore serve with humility and dedication, knowing that our Heavenly Father is the ultimate source of recognition and reward. H appy International Day of the Midwife!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Gracious God, thank You for promising to remember our labour for Your name’s sake.
2. Lord, give us strength to persevere in our services, even when unnoticed, knowing You see and value these.
3. Father, help Your church workers to serve You more selflessly.
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CAC GHB: Var. 25
8 7 8 7 & Ref
1. Must I go and be empty-handed?
Thus, my dear Redeemer meet?
Not one day of service was given to him?
Lay no trophy at His feet?
Chorus:
Must I go and be empty-handed?
Must I meet my Saviour so?
Not one soul with which to greet him?
Must I go empty-handed?
2. Not at death I shrink or falter.
For my Saviour saves me now.
But to meet him empty-handed
The thought of that now clouds my brow.
3. Oh, the years of sinning wasted!
Could I but recall them now?
I would give them to my Saviour.
To His will I’d gladly bow.
4. Up, ye saints, arouse, be earnest!
Up and work while yet ’tis day
Ere the night of death overtake you,
Strive for souls while yet you may.
Amen.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Psalms 1-2, 15, 22-24, 47, 68
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