GodThoughtsWired!         Wednesday, October 19, 2011*

An Inspiration for Today...A Resource for a Lifetime!

looking to the reward!

"Considering the reproach of Christ
greater riches than the treasures of Egypt;
for he (Moses) was looking to the reward."Hebrews 11:26, bold mine

God is a "rewarder of those who seek Him " (Hebrews 11:6).  The theology of "rewards" is significant in the New Testament (see 1 Corinthians 3:11-15).  "Misthos," translated, "reward," is found in nearly half (thirteen) of the books of the New Testament writings.  Jesus first used this term in Matthew 5:12 by promising "great reward" in Heaven for those who are persecuted for His sake.

And then in the book of Revelation Jesus proclaims, "My reward is with Me" (Revelation 22:12) in reference to restituition for the works of His children done on earth. 

Additionally, Paul makes it crystal clear that each Christian will be rewarded according to their individual labor for the Lord.  "Now he who plants and he who waters are one; but each will receive his own reward according to his own labor" (1 Corinthians 3:8).

Therefore, do not throw
away your confidence,
which has great reward."-Hebrews 10:35, bold mine

*Originally published November 24, 2010