I agree with this Alexander. To me this reminds me of surrendering. I believe when we create and do things with love, to express our truths and contribute powerfully that’s all we can do. Results are not in our hands.
People forget that the promise to followers of Christ is that he sustains us through whatever comes our way. That should be reward enough in this life because we know what comes next!
Oh - your quote... I write not because I expect there will be a big breakthrough, despite wishing so, but I write because that is my God given talent and I’ll explore it to the depth of my abilities..
I would say that we do get a reward, as the most important rewards are Not material, but spiritual - increased faith, comfort, peace, and more. That is where the Real treasure lies and a most precious reward. When we follow the world, that reward is far from us and we seldom even see it.
9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded [a]him? I think not. 10 So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ ”
The verse that came to mind while reading your post. We don't live for rewards. We live for Christ and His glory. Not to say that He doesn't see though. There is comfort in knowing He DOES see your work, and there is an eternity awaiting us someday with blessings beyond what we can imagine:
Ephesians 1:17-19
New King James Version
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your [a]understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
If you do things in hopes of a reward, you’re really only doing it for you. Or you feel bribed and do the thing grudgingly rather than whole heartedly. I agree with your take.
"Yet, we must understand, even in the silence God shows himself through our strength to endure. " Absolutely! A person who grows in love, isn't motivated by rewards, other than positive human interaction.
These are personal sermons I’ve heard in various churches, but I won’t call any church or specific person out as I don’t know their heart, and most likely they mean well.
I agree with this Alexander. To me this reminds me of surrendering. I believe when we create and do things with love, to express our truths and contribute powerfully that’s all we can do. Results are not in our hands.
Yes, thank you for reading and thinking about it
Great piece Alex! Can't agree more ✨🙏🏻
Thank you!
People forget that the promise to followers of Christ is that he sustains us through whatever comes our way. That should be reward enough in this life because we know what comes next!
Yes, sometimes tough to understand, but that’s what it is.
Oh - your quote... I write not because I expect there will be a big breakthrough, despite wishing so, but I write because that is my God given talent and I’ll explore it to the depth of my abilities..
Me too!
Glad to know!
I would say that we do get a reward, as the most important rewards are Not material, but spiritual - increased faith, comfort, peace, and more. That is where the Real treasure lies and a most precious reward. When we follow the world, that reward is far from us and we seldom even see it.
100%!
Luke 17:9-11
New King James Version
9 Does he thank that servant because he did the things that were commanded [a]him? I think not. 10 So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, ‘We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do.’ ”
The verse that came to mind while reading your post. We don't live for rewards. We live for Christ and His glory. Not to say that He doesn't see though. There is comfort in knowing He DOES see your work, and there is an eternity awaiting us someday with blessings beyond what we can imagine:
Ephesians 1:17-19
New King James Version
17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your [a]understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,
Thank you for these wonderful verses
Amen!
If you do things in hopes of a reward, you’re really only doing it for you. Or you feel bribed and do the thing grudgingly rather than whole heartedly. I agree with your take.
Very true
Yea
So needed for me and trying to witness to a friend whose Buddhist and another whose Jehovah Witness.
It is possible with good example and patience, Holy Spirit may reach out
Expect nothing - give everything. I too follow what you described.
The reward is Christs' love and peace with yourself, and that's all the reward we could ever hope for.
100%
This an absolutely beautiful post!
Thank you!
"Yet, we must understand, even in the silence God shows himself through our strength to endure. " Absolutely! A person who grows in love, isn't motivated by rewards, other than positive human interaction.
Yup!
Kindness goes a long 😼 way.
For sure
Love that verse, thank you
These are personal sermons I’ve heard in various churches, but I won’t call any church or specific person out as I don’t know their heart, and most likely they mean well.
That is very sad situation you described, matches what I’m talking about very well actually.