I am so grateful for another good night’s rest, Father. Your blessings are all around me and I readily give forth my praise!
Matthew 16:27 (<<click the green)
For the Son of Man is going to come in the glory and majesty of His Father with His angels, and then He will repay each one in accordance with what he has done. AMP
When time is no more we will stand before Christ – every person who has ever been brought into existence since time began will be there. Verse 27 here makes it very clear that “He will repay each one in accordance with what he has done.”
My study Bible* puts it very clearly,
“Although (Christ’s) judgment is already working in our lives, there is a future, final judgment when Christ returns and everyone’s life will be reviewed and evaluated. This will not be confined to unbelievers; Christians, too, will face judgment. Their eternal destiny is secure, but Jesus will look at how they handled gifts, opportunities, and responsibilities in order to determine their heavenly rewards.”
Just because we have accepted Jesus as our Savior doesn’t mean we’re off the hook. Just because He has extended an invitation to give us rest, he’s not saying we can spiritually take it easy for the rest of our lives. The invitation of rest involves a shared yoke where we can learn from Him. (Matthew 11:28-30)
We are to be growing and learning and doing! We are to be becoming more like our Savior each day – reading His word and listening to what He has to say to us and then acting upon His direction. He is there all along the way. The world is dying to know Him – literally! – and we the hands and feet to get the word out! Burden our hearts, Lord Jesus, and may we be doers and not just listeners! (James 1:22) Amen.
*Life Application Study Bible New Living Translation
June 11th, 2018, Mon, 6:13 am
