OUR REWARD for SERVICE

 

 

November 23, 2023

 

Ecclesiastes 9:10

Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might, for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.

Colossians 3:23-24

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.

 

In Ecclesiastes 9:10 King Solomon reminds us, "Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Meanwhile, Colossians 3:23-24 exhorts, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."

Our lives, as Jesus’ disciples are not a series of random events; they are beautifully arranged to serve a higher purpose. The verses above remind us that God calls us to live with passion and dedication, offering our best efforts in everything we do. Whether in our jobs, relationships, or daily tasks, we have the calling, the opportunity of honouring and glorifying God through our actions.

Honouring God means recognizing that our lives are not solely about personal gain or success but about serving and glorifying Him. When we work diligently and wholeheartedly, viewing every opportunity as an avenue to honour Jesus, even the most ordinary tasks take on eternal significance.

As we align our hearts with God's purposes, we will find unspeakable joy in knowing that we are not serving human rulers, but the Creator of the universe. In this understanding, our labour becomes an act of worship, and our lives become a testament to His grace and love.

Today, let us embrace a higher purpose in life, to honour God in all we do. What might it look like if we approached each task with passion and enthusiasm, knowing that we serve Jesus Christ Himself. As we live with solid dedication, we can rest confidently that our efforts, fueled by love for God, will not be in ineffective. The promise to us that we read above in Colossians is that we will receive the promised eternal inheritance as our reward.

Our inheritance in Christ has four defining qualities that make it superior to any earthly inheritance: as 1 Peter 1:4-5 describes it as "an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade. (think about that). This inheritance is kept in heaven for you, 5 who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time."

Thanks be to God!!