“Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.”  1 Corinthians 15:58

*‘be steadfast (morally fixed); immoveable (firm)’
“Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage.”  Galatians 5:1

The Apostle Paul speaking in Philippians 1:27
“Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel.”

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.”  1 Peter 5:8-9

2 Peter speaking of mockery and maturity in the last days tells us,
“You therefore, beloved, since you know these things beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked;
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.”  Vs. 17-18
(Read the whole of Chapter 3)

*‘abounding in work (various forms to which man is called)’
Working with God:
“Yet be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD.  Be strong O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest.  Be strong, all people of the land, declares the LORD.  Work for I am with you, declares the LORD of hosts.”  Haggai 2:4

Immediate service:
“What do you think?  A man had two sons. 
And he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’”
Matthew 21:28  (Be sure to read Vs. 28-32 to see what Jesus is telling us in this parable!)

Individual tasks:
“It is like a man going to a far country who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to each his work, and commanded his doorkeeper to watch.”  Mark 13:34

In the field of their own lives:
“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, 
for it is God who works in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure,”  Philippians 2:12-13

In evangelizing the world:
Paul in 2 Timothy 4:5 says,
“But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.”

Our opening verse is the last verse of chapter 15 which is all about Christ’s resurrection.  What a wonderful chapter!  Read it and with grateful hearts: rejoice, be blessed, give Him praise and honor and glory.  Amen