09/12/2020 - LORD OF THE REWARD

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Now to him who works, the wages are not counted as grace but as debt. Romans 4:4

Our God is a rewarder of those who seek Him (Hebrews 11:6), so we must continue to believe in His promises. Thus, we will never deviate from the Path that leads to Heaven. When we choose the best, as did Mary, who sat at Jesus’ feet to learn from Him, we will be greatly rewarded, because we will learn from He who has so much to teach. In fact, hearing from the Savior is the reward that matters.

When the Most High assigns you a task, remember that He will provide you with the technique and the means to fulfill it. Therefore, it will be completed, unless you don’t believe His words. During hardships, we prove whether or not we believe in God. As difficult as the mission given by the Father may be, when we believe, we are able to carry it out.

It´s good to remember that Jesus said that without Him, we can do nothing (John 15:5); therefore, acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will straighten them out. In making such a statement, the Savior was offering Himself as our Helper. So, whatever happens, the Father will never forsake us. Never say: “There is no way to finish what was entrusted to me”. Just believe, and God will help you!

Expect to reap the rewards of everything you do in obedience to the Lord. Even if the trial makes you think about giving up – after all, that’s what the devil will try to do – God will guide your steps. You will not be left alone; the Father will go before you, fulfilling His part in carrying out His will. If you come to the conclusion that the reward is for what you do, you’ve are mistaken. God rewards you for believing in Him.

You see, the reward is according to the grace that was given to you and for putting it into practice, not for the work that, in fact, you did. Remember that the ingredient used was not your skill, but the grace that enabled you to accomplish such task. As for the lack of resources, don’t worry, because in the end, the Lord will make you see that you lacked nothing, as long as you live by faith (Luke 22:35). God is the true, infallible Friend, and the great Doer of His work.

Whoever humbles himself before God is a true worker for Him. However, one who is proud for any reason cannot be used by the Most High. Divine work is to believe in Him whom the Lord sent. Then, you will see that He Himself did what was necessary. The rebels, without knowing it, are allied with the evil one who fights in every possible way to frustrate divine plan. To God be the glory!

Put in your heart that the Lord’s reward will come according to the grace He has given you, and not according to the work you have done. Being faithful to the Father is all that man needs. Proving that you love Him – by having and keeping His commandments – you will be loved by Him. Whatever comes your way to accomplish, do it, and God will be with you.

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares