By Pastor Kolawole Amigun
Rooted Together Devotional | October Series: Called, Not Just Hired
When the Applause Is Silent, Heaven Still Sees
In a world obsessed with instant results, God calls us to build what lasts.
Paul writes,
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”-1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
Even when no one notices.
Even when the fruit is slow.
Even when the applause is silent.
If it’s done in faith, it echoes in eternity.
Your Work Is Worship
Your job may not feel “spiritual,” but when you show up with integrity, serve with love, and lead with humility,
you’re laying bricks in a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
Don’t just work for success, work for significance.
Eternal impact rarely comes with instant applause.
The work that lasts is often quiet, steady, and unseen, yet it carries the weight of heaven.
Every act of integrity.
Every decision made in love.
Every moment of unseen service.
These are stones in God’s enduring structure.
You’re not just building a career, you’re building a legacy of faith.
And while the world may reward speed, God honors steadfastness.
So, stand firm.
Keep showing up.
Your labor is not lost, it’s being woven into a story that will outlive you and echo into eternity.
Action Step
Write this declaration:
“My labor is not in vain. I’m building something that will outlive me.”
Today's Prayer
Father, help me to build what lasts.
Let my work be rooted in faith, not fame.
Use my hands to shape something eternal.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
A Word of Encouragement
Beloved, you are not just building, you are becoming.
You are not just working, you are worshiping.
You are not just showing up, you are shaping eternity.
• Your labor is not lost, it is layered with legacy.
• Your diligence is not forgotten, it is folded into God’s design.
• Your obedience is not overlooked, it is honored in heaven.
You are laying stones in a Kingdom that cannot be shaken.
You are crafting a legacy that will outlive applause.
You are weaving faith into the fabric of your daily grind.
May your integrity be your impact.
May your humility be your heritage.
May your consistency be your consecration.
You are not just chasing success, you are cultivating significance.
You are not just meeting deadlines, you are marking eternity.
You are not just fulfilling tasks, you are fulfilling purpose.
Today's Blessing
• You will build what lasts.
• You will labor with joy, not just for results.
• You will shape something eternal with every faithful step.
• You will be remembered not for your speed, but for your steadfastness.
In Jesus’ name, I declare:
You are a Kingdom builder.
You are a legacy maker.
You are a faithful laborer in God’s enduring story.
Go forth today
Not with haste, but with holy resolve.
Not with pressure, but with purpose.
Not with fame, but with faith. Amen.
- Pastor Kolawole Amigun
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