[:en]GOD KNOWS
When we do something for others, sometimes we feel unappreciated. But the Scripture reminds us that God knows what we are doing. He sees what others don’t. And it pleases Him when we serve for His sake — not for man’s praise.
Jesus teaches us this: “Be careful not to do your acts of righteousness before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues, and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. but when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing. so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” (Mat., 6:1-4)
So, we need not look to others for recognition and praise; we can take heart that God knows when we are faithful in serving Him and others. – by (Leslie Koh)[:]