There is much profit in labor. Those who work hard can feel content in a good day’s work. Nevertheless, our efforts do not always bring us joy. Sometimes it is just hard work!
Nevertheless, God’s work ought to always lift our spirits. That’s because when we see Him at work, we are reminded that our God is still active in advancing His causes upon the earth. We may have become distracted by what people were doing, whether for good or ill. But then we spot God at work around us and our heart is instantly encouraged.
At times we can miss God’s activity around us. It might appear as if He is not accomplishing anything in our vicinity. Our family appears to be doing the same. Our workplace seems unchanged. Problems persist. Then suddenly our spiritual eyes are opened and we discover that God has been at work all the time. We recognize that God has been at work in the life of our wayward child, or our unbelieving colleague, or our cynical neighbor. In an instant we grasp that God is actively at work all around us. At that moment our heart is greatly encouraged. How can we not have hope when almighty God is working all around us?