The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord is on his heavenly throne. He observes everyone on earth; his eyes examine them.
The thought that God sees everything we do is sobering. Nothing is hidden from Him. He knows all our thoughts before we even think them, and He knows all the words we will speak before we say them. He knows all our needs, and He wants to meet them in the right way at the right time.
God’s Word tells us in Revelation 22:12 that each of us will be rewarded according to the works we have done during our earthly lives. Our salvation is not based on our works, but our rewards are. I found 46 Bible verses on the topic of the rewards of God. I am excited to see what surprises God has planned for us when our time on earth is over and we go to our heavenly home.
Also, in Revelation 22:12 (NIV), He says, Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I don’t want to miss any of my rewards, and I doubt that you do either, so keep in mind that nothing is hidden from God.
Children often behave better when they know a parent is watching them, and as children of God, we may tend to do the same. We should behave with excellence because we love God, and not merely to get a reward, but rewards are promised. Let’s live a righteous life so we can receive a righteous person’s reward.
Prayer of the Day: Father, I understand from Your Word that You have rewards prepared for Your children. I ask You to help me live in such a way that when I get to heaven, I will be able to receive the full reward You have for me.
