People
around the world are familiar with Mount Rushmore, the South Dakota site where
the heads of former American presidents are carved in gigantic scale on a cliff
wall. Yet, while millions know of Mount Rushmore, relatively few know the name
Doane Robinson—the South Dakota state historian who conceived the idea of the
magnificent sculpture and managed the project. The monument is admired and
appreciated, but he is the forgotten man behind the masterpiece. His name is
largely unrecognized or was never even known by some.
Sometimes,
in the service of the Master, we may feel that we have been forgotten or are
behind the scenes and not recognized. Ministry can be a life of effort that
often goes unappreciated by the very people we are seeking to serve in Jesus’
name. The good news, however, is that, while people may not know, God does. Hebrews 6:10
says, “For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you
have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do
minister.”
What a promise! Our heavenly Father will never forget our service to Him. That is infinitely more important than being applauded by the crowds.
