The Believer's Reward

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” 2 Corinthians 5:10

Many times the word “judgement” brings thoughts of condemnation. However, the believer’s judgement will not be a time of reproof. It will be a time of reward and reckoning as we give an account of our service to God. Jesus will reward us for our faithfulness in the work He has given us to do. We will not receive material rewards, but instead be given places of service in heaven and an unhindered ability to glorify God. You may feel unappreciated and forgotten, but the one Person who really matters is recording all that you do.

Jesus is personally interested in you, and He is preparing to reward you for your love and obedience to Him. But sadly not every believer is totally committed to Jesus. Many waver in their faith and make excuses for following the ways of the world. They try to overlook the fact that one day they will stand before His throne.

The overriding goal of Paul’s life was to know Christ and to become more like Him (Phil. 3:10). He knew the value of living a completely surrendered life. He wanted His eternal meeting with Jesus to be one of confidence and not regret. How about you?

“For not even the Father judges anyone, but He has given all judgment to the Son.” John 5:22