Your rewards

"Your rewards" By Diane Webb

1 Timothy 6: 19—"Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life."

Your reward is not on earth but in heaven. All good you do is noticed by your heavenly Father. You will be acknowledged for your work and your efforts to help others. Sometimes it seems the experiencing of consequences only applies to mistakes, problems, or failures. You wait to reap the benefits of your labors and it seems it never comes. Be encouraged because you will enjoy the harvest of your labors some in this life yet most in eternity. You cannot imagine how wonderful heaven will be. Your greatest dreams on earth cannot compare. Jesus has promised mansions, streams of living water, and streets paved with gold. But there is much more. Think of the most beautiful place or scenery on earth. Think of a majestic sunrise or sunset. The earth is full of the wonderful handiwork of God. Yet the earth is corrupted and can only reflect a tiny fraction of God's glory. In heaven, you will experience the full effect of God's creativity and beauty. You will be blessed on earth. You will live a long and bountiful life. You will have prosperity, security, and abundance in this life. However, nothing compares to the overflowing of joy, love, and blessing you will experience for all eternity with your savior Jesus Christ.

Dear Heavenly Father, I thank you for all you've blessed me with. Most especially the health and safety of my family. You are loving and gracious. You are merciful. I owe my life to you. I give thanks and praise today, Lord. Help me be appreciative, secure, and at peace, Lord, in the surety of your promises. In Christ's name I pray, Amen.