A Spectacle Of Glory #262

Read: 1 Corinthians 3:8

The gospels abound with parables of kings honoring servants for diligence, of landlords showering bonuses on faithful workers, of rulers placing loyal subjects in charge of many cities, and of owners of vineyards paying top wages to the lowliest laborers. These stories teach us that God wants to reward us. God is the King and Landlord who has every intention of lavishing on us more than we deserve. As we remain faithful in the midst of pain or problems, we are not only accruing eternal reward; we are giving greater glory to God. And He is worth it! The more faithful we are to Him, the greater will be our reward and joy in heaven. What will those rewards look like? Who knows? But it may include an increased capacity for joy, service, and worship through all eternity. God is more generous than we can possibly imagine, and He intends to more than repay us for every hurt and tear.

Lord, I know the world laughs at these thoughts. They call it “pie in the sky bye and bye.” Sometimes even Christians dismiss Your promises as selfish or secondary. But in Your teaching, You never did. You want us to remain faithful. You want to us to hold on to our courage and faith. And You promise incomparable, indescribable rewards as we do.