"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done." That is what Jesus tells us in Revelation 22:12 (NIV).
Does that mean we are saved by our works? No, but it does indicate that as we are obedient to God, we will show works with our obedience.
The Bible teaches in Ephesians 2 that works do not save, but by grace we are saved through faith. However, getting a free ticket to heaven via grace does not give us permission to sit back and do nothing for one another.
God has given us "talents" and we have been instructed not to bury them. We are to make them prosper. We should be looking for opportunities every day, to show everyone just how great our God is.
"For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done." Matthew 16:27 (NIV).
God knows the intent of our heart. What we do is an indication of what we really believe. Increase your desire to know him more!
"The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will forsake you." 2 Chronicles 15:2 (NIV)
Rick Hawbaker
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