Verse from Matthew

“要叫你施舍的事行在暗中。你父在暗中察看，必然报答你 。」”

马太福音 6:4 

“so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

Matthew 6:4 

When Denise met a hurting young woman in her church, her heart went out to her and she decided to see if she could help. Every week she spent time counseling her and praying with her. Denise became her mentor. 

However, some church leaders didn’t notice Denise’s efforts and decided to assign a church staff member to mentor the woman. No one, they commented, seemed to be taking care of her.

While she was not expecting any credit, Denise couldn’t help but feel a little discouraged. “It’s as if I wasn’t doing anything at all,” she told me.

One day, however, the young woman told Denise how grateful she was for her comfort. Denise felt encouraged. It was as if God was telling her, “I know you’re there for her.” Denise still meets with the woman regularly.

We can take heart that God knows when we’re faithful in serving Him and others.