The Unshakable Foundation of Abounding Labor
The Unshakable Foundation of Abounding Labor BIBLE REFERENCE 1 Corinthians 15:58 King James Version – "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." WHAT DOES IT MEAN? This verse is Paul's triumphant conclusion to the greatest chapter on the resurrection in all of Scripture. After declaring the victory of Christ over death, after affirming that death has been swallowed up in victory, Paul issues a powerful call to action. "Therefore"—because of the resurrection, because of the certainty of our future hope—"be ye stedfast, unmoveable." These are military terms, calling believers to stand firm, to hold their ground, to not be shaken by trials, doubts, or opposition. Then comes the call to action: "always abounding in the work of the Lord." Not just doing the work, but abounding in it—overflowing, excelling, giving more than...
