Almighty God is a rewarder. He acknowledges and responds to faith and obedience. Hebrews 11:6 says: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” A reward is: “something that is given in return for good behavior or service; a recompense; an award.” God rewards those that diligently seek Him in many ways, not only in this lifetime, but also in eternity. Hebrews 10:35 says: “So don’t lose your bold, courageous faith, for you are destined for a great reward” Jesus taught in the parable of the talents that those who are faithful will be rewarded with greater authority, influence and joy: Matthew 25:23 ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Don’t ever let the enemy steal your faithfulness. It will be rewarded. Galations 6:9 says: “Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.” God is pleased with the faithful. Remember, you are destined for a great reward, so stand today with bold, courageous faith. He sees your faithfulness!
God has provided power to renew your inner strength every day!
2 Corinthians 4:16 (AMP) “Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day by day.” As we age, it becomes apparent that our bodies go through various aging processes. Things that we once took for granted like running, recovering from hard exercise, endless energy, etc., now become more difficult to achieve. Paul knew this truth, but he also did not let that disappoint or discourage him. Instead, he renewed in inner self daily by his relationship with God, and his faith in God’s promises. Life throws many challenges at us that tend to make us afraid and discouraged and if we do not have a vibrant, daily immersion of who we are in Christ, these challenges can deplete our faith to the point where we become spiritless or lose all sense of hope. This is why Jesus taught us to pray DAILY. Our daily spiritual disciplines are more important than many realize. In the same way that we get re-energized when we eat and sleep, we also receive new strength when we spend quiet time alone with God in personal prayer and daily meditation on His word. His word is spiritual food for us, and prayer is spiritual exercise. We draw confidence and increase of faith as we spend time with God. His Presence is life to us. Determine to be like Paul. Although he naturally aged, his inner self was continually renewed day by day!
2 Corinthians 4:16 AMP) “Therefore we do not become discouraged [spiritless, disappointed, or afraid]. Though our outer self is [progressively] wasting away, yet our inner self is being [progressively] renewed day by day.”
