Unforgotten Reward

Hebrews 6:10 For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

Our God is righteous. Always. I just wanted to get that out there, up front. He never fails to keep His Word. Therefore, if He has promised us that He will do something, He will. With that said, He is certainly not slack to fulfill His promise to reward us for our good works. Let us remember, however, that our good works should be the result of our faith, and gratitude, for what Jesus did for us in giving His life for us. He especially holds to high esteem those good works done for the sake of other born again believers. The promise to reward us originated with God Himself, and not us. Therefore, He will not fail to carry it out. Sadly, we, in this technological age, have become very impatient. In an age where everything happens in the click of a button, we want everything to happen "yesterday". So rather than be motivated by the promise of rewards to come, we have settled for doing good when it yields instant reward; such as the "pat on the back", immediate recognition, or the return of a favor. As followers of Jesus, many have lost the ability to simply be patient, and wait on God's reward, according to His timing, and promise. God is Debtor to no man, and therefore, He will reward us, in due time, for our faithfulness in doing good toward the brethren. Whatever opportunity presents itself for us to do good; whether or not others know it or see it, is of little or no importance. What matters is that God sees it, and He is the Rewarder of those who do good. Finally, do not do good on the basis of whether or not it is convenient. We are called to do good for all, whether convenient or regardless of whether or not we even like the recipient of that good work. Why? Because regardless of whether or not we like the person (saved or unsaved), we are called to love others, even our enemies. So, today, and going forward, do good to others, especially those we call our brothers, and sisters; because it pleases God, and He will eventually reward us, in His way, and in His time. We may even have to wait until we see Him again. But what does that matter? Our reward is promised, and secure, because God is the Rewarder.