“Stay Fresh, Cheese Bags” Tee (Bella Canvas)

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“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)

Paul instructs the church in Ephesus:

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.”

We see in the Parable of the Sower/Seed that there are many temporal snares and distractions to take our gaze from our Savior and purpose in the life He’s given us here. The Spirit supplies all we need to live steadfast, immovable lives grounded in the Hope of the Resurrection, working in loving obedience for the Lord. He is using us—His people are His means of accomplishing His purposes. Not a moment is in vain but all for God’s glory and our good—on that we fix our eyes when we are in the pit.

Matthew Henry, the ever helpful theologian, on 1 Corinthians 15:58:

“[Paul] exhorts them to be immovable, namely, in their expectation of this great privilege of being raised incorruptible and immortal. Christians should not be moved away from this hope of this gospel (Col. 1:23), this glorious and blessed hope; they should not renounce nor resign their comfortable expectations. They are not vain, but solid hopes, built upon sure foundations, the purchase and power of their risen Saviour, and the promise of God, to whom it is impossible to lie—hopes that shall be their most powerful supports under all the pressures of life, the most effectual antidotes against the fears of death, and the most quickening motives to diligence and perseverance in Christian duty. Should they part with these hopes? Should they suffer them to be shaken? Note, Christians should live in the most firm expectation of a blessed resurrection. This hope should be an anchor to their souls, firm and sure…

[Paul] exhorts them to abound in the work of the Lord, and that always, in the Lord’s service, in obeying the Lord’s commands. They should be diligent and persevering herein, and going on towards perfection; they should be continually making advances in true piety, and ready and apt for every good work. The most cheerful duty, the greatest diligence, the most constant perseverance, become those who have such glorious hopes. Can we too much abound in zeal and diligence in the Lord’s work, when we are assured of such abundant recompences in a future life? What vigour and resolution, what constancy and patience, should those hopes inspire! Note, Christians should not stint themselves as to their growth in holiness, but be always improving in sound religion, and abounding in the work of the Lord.”

Let us joyfully keep vigilant as we look for the work of the Lord, that we may glorify Him!

• 100% Airlume combed and ringspun cotton (4.2 oz.)
• Heather Colors: 52% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% poly, 32 single 4.2 oz.
• Ath. Heather and Black Heather: 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% poly, 32 single 4.2 oz.
• Heather Prism Colors: 99% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% poly, 32 single 4.2 oz.
• Heather Prism Blue: 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester, 32 single 4.2 oz.
• Tailored cut with fitted sleeves
• Pre-shrunk
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Side-seamed
• Tear away label
• Machine washable
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