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Worthy Ministries
“Behold, the Lord God shall come with a strong hand,
And His arm (z’roah in Hebrew) shall rule for Him; Behold, His reward is
with Him, And His work before Him.” - Isaiah 40:10
Revelation 22:12 "And behold, I am coming
quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his
work."
We
live this earthly life recognizing that we are “strangers and pilgrims” [Hebrews 11:13]
in this world -- but are working now in full expectation of a heavenly future.
C.S. Lewis once wrote, "If I find in myself a
desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable
explanation is that I was made for another world!"
We
know we were made for another world, where the treasure we have stored while
working here will neither rust nor corrode, nor be stolen.
If
you're looking for a pat on the back now [not that praises shouldn't be given
or received], you've missed the point of ministry.
This
reminds me of a story. There was a husband and wife who served many years in
the ministry as missionaries in a far away land.
As
they returned to the States, the arriving ship was greeted by a brass band.
Their
initial thought was that this was an arranged greeting to honor them -- but
soon discovered that a dignitary was also on the ship.
While sitting on the bed, the husband started to cry
and said, "We've served God for many years. We've got no money, no
house, and when we've returned home, there's not even anyone to meet us!"
His wife looked at him and said, "Hon, we're
not home yet!"
Don't
believe for a minute that your work in this world is going unseen in Heaven.
"For God is not unrighteous to forget your work
and the love which ye showed toward his name, in that ye ministered unto the
saints, and still do minister." [Hebrews 6:10]
Let's be earnestly seeking His praise that when we see
Him face to face, He may say to all of us, "Well done, thou good and
faithful servant!"
A
true homecoming...and a true reward!
Worthy Ministries is a Christian organization based in the United States
and Israel with a global outreach to more than 120 countries on a daily basis.
Though we are an internet
ministry, we are also significantly involved in the land of Israel.
Each week, Worthy Ministries
delivers thousands of daily devotionals and news briefs across the globe. This
past year alone, we have sent out more than 5.2 million news briefs and
inspirational devotionals. We have received thousands of encouraging responses
from appreciative subscribers. And many millions have utilized our sites and
services, including Worthy News, Worthy Chat, Worthy Devotions, and Worthy
Christian Forums.
https://www.worthydevotions.com/christian-devotional/your-reward-is-before-you
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