Service
“If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward” (1 Corinthians 3:14).
At the judgment seat of Christ, He is going to examine our service and the things we did for Him while here in this world. One reason He will do this is to see if it was done according to His will and in accordance with Scriptural teachings. If it was, then we will receive a reward. If not, our “works” will go up in flames, figuratively speaking. Take your Bible a minute and read 1 Corinthians 3:12-15. Do you see what standard God has set? It’s the highest! And He’s given you the power and ability to reach the standard so that He can reward you for your service. Keep serving, but remember to do it according to the Word of God and in a way pleasing to the One who has called us to His service!
The Lord wants the joy of being able to say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:21). Are you going to give Him that joy? If you serve Him faithfully now, He will have that joy then!
