Sunday, January 20, 2013

Reaping the Rewards {Do Not...}

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Galatians 6:9
Consider Him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you do not grow weary and lose heart.  Hebrews 12:3 
Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.  2 Corinthians 4:16
I was quoting Galatians 6:9, Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest... if. If?? If, what? I only reap if I do not give up -- believing (and therefore do good as a result of my faith). Wow. This is why Jesus said that believing in Him is the only work God requires of us (John 6:29)!

Do not give up.

Do not grow weary.

Do not lose heart.

Why? Because we have motivation -- we will get to relish in eternity, partake in the joy of intimate fellowship, sit in the throne room, bask in Heaven, never taste death, reap our harvest of rewards, and be known. If...

{Other words: persist, never tire, continue, endure, persevere...}
Part 1 and Part 2 of this Rewards series

Keepin' on,