DON’T LET THIS LIFE ONLY BE YOUR REWARD!

By your hand save me from such people, Lord, from those of this world whose reward is in this life. —Psalm 17:14

             There are people who would like to do harm to followers of Jesus.  The Psalmist is asking our Lord for protection from such people and we should as well.  Not only for ourselves, but also for brothers and sisters in other parts of the world.  Oh, may we do so.

             Yes, there are people whose reward is only in this life.  The life they now live is the closest they will ever get to heaven because they do not want to follow and live for Jesus.  They want to do what they want to do.  Whatever they have and do here is so temporary, but that will be the best they ever have and the only reward they will ever get.  After death, they will experience the Great White Throne Judgment.  Oh, unbeliever, flee to Jesus now and call on His Name before it is too late! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYZw0dfLmLk&t=1s

             Brother and sister, fellow follower/disciple of Jesus, this life is the closest to hell that we will experience.  After death, “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” (Matthew 25:21).  Jesus said of His followers/disciples— “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world” (John 17:24).  Yes, we who believe are going to be with Jesus and see His glory.  What a day that will be!

Dear Father, until I see Jesus, oh, may I live faithfully for You by the power of Your Holy Spirit and in the authority of Your Son Jesus.  May this be all for Your honor and glory.  So may it be!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqWYSyDZYIg&list=RDEqWYSyDZYIg&start_radio=1