The Bible is bursting with
promises that God sees every heartfelt act of love and service we offer Him—and
He fully intends to reward us for it, forever. In Revelation 22:12, Jesus
boldly proclaims, “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me, to
repay each one for what he has done.”
How incredible is that?!
Whether you’re quietly helping a neighbor, praying with persistence, serving in
ministry, or sharing the Gospel with someone who’s lost and searching—God is
keeping tabs on every ounce of effort your heart pours out! Colossians 3:23-24
urges us to do everything “as for the Lord,” because we’ll receive an
inheritance as our reward. Even handing someone a cup of cold water in Jesus’
name doesn’t slip past Heaven’s radar (Matthew 10:42). Every sacrifice, every
obedient step, every genuine act of faith—it’s all being stored up in your
eternal “treasure chest.”
But here’s the twist—and
it’s a biggie—we can actually drain that treasure chest. In Matthew 6:1, Jesus
gives a sobering heads-up: “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be
admired by others, for you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven.”
(NLT) Yikes! If we’re doing “holy stuff” to rack up likes, applause, or
admiration—whether it’s broadcasting our good deeds or making sure people
notice our prayers—we’re trading eternal treasure for a fleeting ego rush.
Jesus says that’s receiving our reward “in full” right here on earth. Hard
pass, right? We want the real deal—the forever kind!
Is your service secret—or
selfie-worthy? What do we do when we catch ourselves craving the spotlight or
doing spiritual things for the wrong reasons? First, hit pause and pray. Ask
God to search your heart and expose any mixed motives. Be real—He already
knows! Then, re-center your focus on Jesus. Picture Him as your audience of
One. Serve in secret when possible—give quietly, pray privately—because God
delights in rewarding what’s done in the shadows. And finally, soak in the
Bible daily to keep your heart tuned to His glory, not your own.
Let’s live for the moment we step into eternity and hear Jesus say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Keep serving with a pure heart, and trust that God’s preparing something jaw-droppingly amazing for you in Heaven. Stay fired up, stay grounded, and let’s do this—for His glory alone!
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