His Reward

Friday, August 9, 2024

Good morning, Lord

Verse of the Day:   1 Corinthians 8:8–9

8 But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do. 9 Be careful, however, that the exercise of your rights does not become a stumbling blocr to the weak.

Memory verse: Psalm 90:14

14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.  

Today's reading: Psalm 79-80 Romans 11:1-18

His Reward

Hallowing God's name is not knowing how great He is. Hallowing God's name is knowing that we will never grasp, on this earth, how very great He is because, if we are seeing and hearing Him, we learn greater things of Him everyday. Hallowing God's name is looking for and expecting to learn more of His greatness everyday.

Isaiah 40:10

 10 See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power,

    and he rules with a mighty arm.

See, his reward is with him,

    and his recompense accompanies him.

Why would we look elsewhere? God comes in power and He is all power-all powerful.

He rules everything. He runs everything. Nothing in this earth moves unless God moves it. Nothing happens unless God allows it or makes it happen.

Everything is in God and we are His temple. His reward-our reward is with Him-our reward is Him.

The word 'recompense' means gifts, wages, work...are with Him.

God comes with His grace and mercy in His love. Why would we want to escape Him-to leave Him for a moment of sin?

But we do...God comes also with His forgiveness in Jesus bought with His blood.

Hallow His name. God-Himself-He is our reward.

...because He loves us...

Father in Heaven,

You, oh great God, are my reward-my life-my joy and my strength. Your kingdom cries out Your greatness and mercy. Only You have what I need for today-cover me with this bread. Forgive my sinful weakness. Open my eyes to the needs around me.

Everlasting Father and friend,

In the name of Christ Jesus,

Amen