Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men.  Ephesians 6:7 

 

When we invest in something or someone, it’s only human to feel we should reap where we’ve sown. When we don’t, it’s easy to get upset. Yet the Bible says, 'Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does' (Eph 6:7-8). Nobody knows the sacrifices you’ve made better than God. He sees your secret and selfless acts on behalf of others, and His Word says, 'Your Father which sees in secret, shall reward you openly' (Matt 6:4). Recognition and reward come from God, not men. He will determine the appropriate remuneration for you. If God chooses to reward you richly, don’t let anybody make you feel bad about it. Just keep giving the same excellent service, regardless of what He puts into your hand or how much praise and recognition you receive. The more God proves He can trust you with His blessings, the more He’ll bless you. It’s that simple. In His kingdom some receive thirty-fold returns, others sixty-fold returns, and others one hundred-fold returns (Matt 13:3-8). The rate of return is up to God. Your part is to be grateful for whatever He gives you - and not look to others to compensate you for the sacrifices you’ve made on their behalf. Okay?