Paul writes in II Corinthians 4 and 5 four motivating factors for persevering in ministry.
1. Looking forward to the day when troubles will be over. The frustrations and stresses of ministry will someday be rapt in the joys to come that will last forever. The tough issues we face in the ministry are brief compared to eternity.
2. Someday we will all be judged for what we have accomplished in his name. That is a sobering and motivating thought. May that kind of healthy fear reign in our lives!
3. Whatever we do it is because Christ's love controls us. There is only one person we need to please in our ministries. Jesus Christ. Aren't you glad that His compelling love is unconditional.
4. We have the privilege of bringing a message of reconciliation to the world. We get to be his ambassadors that God is using daily in the lives of people. What could be more motivating than that?
What motivates us brings back to our hearts once again. Paul writes: "Are we trying to pat ourselves on the back again? No, we are giving you a reason to be proud of us, so you can answer those who brag about having spectacular ministry rather than having a sincere heart before God."
Are our sincere hearts the reason people brag about us or is it spectacular ministry?
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