Rewards eternal

Earthly & Heavenly Rewards

                Sometimes it can be hard to look at the eternal rewards when we see the benefits of our lives here on earth so plainly right in front of us. There is a story in the bible that tells of a man who thought he followed the commandments and asked Christ, “what lack I yet?”

                Matthew 19: 21 Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.

            But this man couldn’t see past his life on earth. Matthew 19:22 But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.

                To those who make sacrifices for Christ he makes a promise. Matthew 19:29 And every one that hath forsaken houses, or brethren, or sisters, or fathers, or mother, or wife, or children or lands, for my names sake, shall receive an hundredfold, and shall inherit everlasting life.

                Sometimes it’s hard to stand up to those that we know in the name of Christ but we will be rewarded for keeping his commandments even when it’s not the “popular” thing to do or the most modern “trend”. When friends turn to things not in line with your beliefs stand strong.

                There is a parable in  Matthew 20 about laborers who some work 10 hours some work 1 hour and other various hours of work but they all get paid the same. At first I’m thinking, that’s not fair. I’d be mad if I worked that much longer than someone and got paid the same. But if you think of it in terms of being a follower of Christ it makes more sense. There are those who are believers of Christ their entire lives, and follow his ways, always .And then there are those who wait til they are older to decide that its what they wanted all along and just didn’t know, but they will still be rewarded in heaven for being a believer in Christ because that’s what it takes. Believing in Him brings the benefit of his forgiveness.