Something to Seek

MAY 8

MATTHEW 6:1_otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.

Back to rewards, again.

Jesus speaks a lot about rewards. He speaks of them as something to be desired, something to be honored, something to seek.

I have never found in the key to the treasure chest, the Bible, a time when Jesus speaks of rewards in a casual take-it-or-leave-it way. 

Whether we know what the Father’s rewards are or not, we know Jesus places great value on them—which sets an example for us.    

When we study the Bible diligently with a seeking heart, we learn Jesus teaches specifically what causes us not to receive the Father’s rewards. He does not speak favorably of any of these things.

Because Jesus loves us, and wants us to receive these rewards whether in this life or the next, Jesus warns. The rebellion in us does not respond well to warnings—someone telling us what to do.

When our hearts are transformed, we realize there is love behind the warnings.

Just as specifically, Jesus teaches what causes us to receive the rewards.

PRAYER

Father God,  Please change my rebellious heart to accept Your warnings. Teach me to see Your great love for me in each warning. In the powerful name of Jesus, Amen.                                         

Christ wants me to receive rewards—I want to!