And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. Revelation 22:12-13
Reward, He said? Is this where the meek inherit the earth? No, an inheritance is not a reward for work. We have seen some get an inheritance in this life who deserved nothing but a kick in the backside. The final paycheck maybe? If it were payment for work performed, then we don't usually call that a reward. Also, one would have to wonder where such payment would be spent with the world as we know it gone and fled away. The reward of our Lord's Christ also does not bring to mind bags of gold or gift cards to our favorite big box stores. Even lands and property won't work as an answer because of the meek inheritance thing. So what could this reward be? Salvation? No, much was said earlier in the New Testament regarding salvation by faith and not of works. Plus the apostle mentioned the boasting thing, and surely the Lord would not want an eternity with a bunch of boasters. So, what could this reward be that the Lord brings with Him?
Some may have answers they hold dear, but as for me, I'm not too proud to say that I do not know. By faith in Jesus though, I know that it will be something awesome!
Bucky
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