IT'S PAYDAY

 

 

Revelation 22:12

 

"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done." ESV

 

When Christ comes back He will have His reward with Him. What is His reward? It is giving the right to enter the eternal city and take freely of the tree of life. Who will get this reward? Those who, by faith, have been cleansed by His blood shed on the cross.

 

Heavenly Father, search our hearts so that we will see anything unpleasing to you that lurks within us. Help us to be ready for Your return and be able to hear Your voice say to us, "Well done, good and faithful servant." We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU HAVE

There is no room for complacency in the Christian life. We are warned
over and over to watch, be on guard, stand firm, and be alert to the
dangers that rob us of our faith. We have to be constantly walking in
the Spirit in order to be ready on that day and to receive the reward
He has promised to us.

Father, we ask you to help us be alert and wise, always walking in Your
Spirit, so that we won't fall into the things of this world that rob us of our faith; in Jesus name.

Read 2 John 1:8

"Watch out that you do not lose what you have worked for, but that
you may be rewarded fully." (NIV)

"Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have
wrought, but that we receive a full reward." (KJV)

  
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WHAT HAVE YOU DONE?

When Christ comes back He will have His reward with Him. What is
His reward? It is giving of the right to enter the eternal city and take
freely of the tree of life. Who will get this reward? Those who have
been cleansed by His blood shed on the cross and have kept the faith.

Read Revelation 22:12

"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to
everyone according to what he has done." (NIV)

"And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give
every man according as his work shall be." (KJV)

STANDING THE TEST

It is truly difficult to stay strong and to cope with trials and temptations
in these times. Understanding the good that can come from these trials
makes it easier to endure them. If we cannot see the purpose of our trial,
we can ask the Lord for wisdom and understanding. He will give it to us.
If we remain true to the Lord no matter what trial we face, we will know
God's blessings and abundant life now and forever.

Read James 1:12

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has
stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised
to those who love Him." (NIV)

"Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried,
he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to
them that love him." (KJV)

HE KNOWS US

We do not understand the ways of God, as we know His ways are
far above our ways. But, He knows the ways we take, and is well
acquainted with them. Even when others around us don't understand
our ways, God does. He honors our choice to go the right way even if
we have taken a wrong step at times. Our Lord will examine our ways
and when we have passed His test of our faith, we will emerge with
the rewards of everlasting life.

Read Job 23:10

"But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will
come forth as gold." (NIV)

"But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall
come forth as gold." (KJV)

BLESSING AMID THE STORM

We can fully rely on God's grace and mercy when we stand firm in
His ways, in spite of difficult things happening all around us. It is so
easy to blame God and become discouraged, but these difficult times
are among the most blessed when we stay close to Him.

Read 2 Samuel 22:21

"The Lord has dealt with me according to my righteousness;
according to the cleanness of my hands he has rewarded me."
(NIV)

"The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness:
according to the cleanness of my hands hath he recompensed
me." (KJV)

PERSEVERE

Because living in this world is difficult, hurtful, and wearisome, it
is easy for us to become lax, complacent, or weak in our Christian
walk. Rather than focusing on how bad things are and questioning
God, it will be to our advantage to keep ourselves in God's hands,
trusting Him. Perseverance will insure that we receive the rewards
God has for us.

Read Hebrews 10:35,36

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.
You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God,
you will receive what he has promised." (NIV)

"Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence
of reward. For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the
will of God, ye might receive the promise." (KJV)


  
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Bobbi Craigmyle
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