Hang On...Your Reward Is Coming

Week In Review: It's interesting that the week's thoughts began with Jesus' encouragement to His disciples to trust God, and to trust Him. Jesus was encouraging a group of disciples who were troubled of heart. The week then ended with the reminder that many, if not most, of the people who hear the gospel will not positively respond. In fact, they may actually reject not only the gospel, but us as well. This, of course, troubles our hearts...not necessarily because we want people to be pleased with us but because we desire both the salvation of people and relationships with others. However, if we will keep our eyes set on Christ and the hope that awaits us, we gain a bit of perspective when our hearts are troubled. We begin to long not for the approval of people, but the rewards of God. We realize that this world is not our home, that we are not citizens of this kingdom, that while we not be fully accepted here the day will come when we go home to a grand reception. Between now and then, we faithfully serve our master until the day of our homegoing. So, my friend, keep your eyes on the future and go out and serve Him today.