Text: Revelation 22:12 KJV
Further Reading: Revelation 22:11-13
And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Revelation 22:12 KJV
MESSAGE
Apart from the earthly benefits that the Lord promised those who follow Him till the end rich eternal rewards. Those who are faithfully following Christ must know that He has made special eternal rewards for them in heaven.
The greatest reward is to be with God at last.
Jesus promised those who follow Him that He is going to prepare a place for them in heaven so that they may be where He is (John 14:1-2). This implies that one day, you will be at Jesus’ feet and there will be no more sorrow or pain.
One exceptional reward for soul winners is that they will shine throughout eternity. And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars forever and ever.
Daniel 12:3 KJV . If you are a soul winner, you can be sure that unspeakable glory awaits.
Other rewards include (1. Crown of righteousness – 2 Timothy 4:8. 2. Crown of rejoicing – 1 Thessalonians 4:8 3. Incorruptible crown – 1 Corinthians 9:25). Those who endure temptation and suffering possess the crown of life (James 1:12, Revelation 2:10).
Beloved this journey to heaven is no joke, there is much at stake, there are crowns to be won, and you must beware lest another wears you crown. Do not run your race without a purpose and desire to obtain many of these available rewards.
All these rewards are for those who have committed themselves Christ. If you have not given your life to Jesus, you can’t have access to these many beautiful rewards until you repent and confess the Lord Jesus as your Lord and saviour.
This is a wake-up call to every saint, trim your lamps and get busy in the service of the Lord.
REFLECTION
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Matthew 16:27 KJV
Keep labouring faithfully, your reward awaits you.
PRAYER
Father, please help me not to miss my eternal reward.
