Better Things

Scripture
Hebrews 6:9b -12 Beloved friends, we are confident that you are meant for better things, things that come with salvation.  For God is not unjust.  He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.  Our great desire is that you keep on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true.  Then you not become spiritually dull and indifferent.  Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God's promises because of their faith and endurance.

Observation
Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior!  Our wonderful gift from God for salvation and eternal life!  But wait!  There is more!  God has more for us - it's a marvelous and necessary beginning to first receive Jesus into our hearts; but while we live, we are called to love God with all of our hearts and to serve and minister His life and love to others!  
God will not forget our 'labors' of love and hard work for Him.  He sees us! He is with us!  He is just and good!  
What makes us spiritually dull and indifferent?  Hardened to the needs of others?  What makes us stop loving people?  God desires better things for us that comes from a love relationship with Him.  Serving, loving, caring are what keeps us 'sharp' and alert to the Holy Spirit's promptings to care for others with faith and endurance.  

Application
My desire is to keep loving and serving God and His people as long as I have breath!  I hear the warning through the word to guard my heart!  Don't become dull and indifferent by losing touch with people.  We need each other!  Stay connected to God and allow Him to soften areas of my heart that have become insensitive and hard.  Stay the course, don't quit!

Prayer
O Father!  I am narrow minded and so selfish.  Please forgive me.  I withdraw into my 'cave' and sometimes sulk and feel sorry for myself when I serve and no one acknowledges what I do or how hard I have worked.  Pity party.  But Lord, it's Your approval and love I long for, and You've already given me that!  You see my labors, You see what I do - and Lord I thank You for reminding me that everything I do to love and serve in Your Name pleases You.  You will not forget it.  My hope is in You!  I will follow You!  Thank You for the privilege to serve Your people.  Thank You for the people I serve with!  Pour me out Lord.  In Jesus Name, A-men.