Friday October 20th, 2023
« “Behold, I (Jesus) am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to the merit of his deeds (earthly works, faithfulness). »
19 “After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money.
20 The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, ‘Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.’
21 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!
Humans are wonderfully and fearfully made.
Created in the image of God, mankind is a god to other forms of creation, according to Psalms 82:6, which is re-established in John 10:34.
God Almighty created mankind for a divine purpose and for His pleasure (Revelation 4:11).
At the same time, God has prepared a reward for every person who chooses to fulfil His purpose for his or her life (Revelation 22:12).
In today’s Bible text, we read of the faithful servant who made good use of the talents given to him by his master and received a commendation.
Jesus Christ said in John 15:16 AMB
« You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed and placed and purposefully planted you, so that you would go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit will remain and be lasting, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name [as My representative] He may give to you. »
The Lord is encouraging someone reading this devotional today that He is taking note of your labor of love in the Church and to humanity.
Though your pastor or head of the department may not commend you, the Almighty God will reward you handsomely if you will not be weary in well-doing, according to Galatians 6:9 CW which says:
« Don’t get tired of doing good and helping others. You will be rewarded when the time is right, if you don’t give up. »
Peter asked the Lord what their reward would be, seeing that they left everything to follow Him.
Jesus answered in Mark 10:29-30 NLT and said:
« 29 “Yes,” Jesus replied, “and I assure you that everyone who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or property, for my sake and for the Good News (the Gospel), 30 will receive now in return a hundred times as many houses, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and property—along with persecution. And in the world to come that person will have eternal life. »
Beloved, accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior if you haven’t done so yet.
After this, begin to work for Him, serve Him and His Church through soul-winning and sacrificial giving. You will surely be commended.
Recall that our memory verse says I come quickly, and my reward is with me.
Application: Think of a way to work for God, using your talents and resources to expand His kingdom on earth.
Author: Bishop Enoch. A. Adeboye.
Edited by Naomie
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