Labour and Reward

Day 302- Labour and Reward

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them. Hebrews 6:10 NIV

When you think of God, what comes to mind?  A God so high up, that mortal man can never aspire to reach him?  Do you see a God so big that feeble man dare not come near?  Or a God so fearsome, dishing out punishment for every rebellion and ruthlessly crushing any opposition?

From experience, I have come to learn that God's love is amazing. If a father can hold his own daughter in his heart for life, imagine what God would do. If I can cherish the moments spent with my kids, how much the creator of every life and the Potter who makes all things beautiful?

Therefore, as I work and labour, I must keep at the back of my mind that nothing I do is in vain. God keeps records and he will reward accordingly, not as man expects. Too many times, we have allowed the world's values and opinions shape our understanding of reward. We see it as what we deserve for doing good and we fret when people do not seemingly appreciate the good we have done. Rather,  let us keep our gaze focused on God who sees all, knows all and will bless us as he pleases. As I spend myself for other people, the focus isn't what I stand to gain, but how God may be glorified. When I take care of God's business, he takes care of everything that concerns me. His time of favour is here.