Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in
heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:12 (KJV)
All of us are
familiar with the numerous reward cards available at many retail and grocery
stores. These reward cards, when used correctly, result in a discount on
products or accumulation of points that can be applied to future purchases with
a reduction in price. These reward cards can be specific to products.
Well each day of
our walk with God is accumulating reward points. These reward points will
result in the ultimate reward: Eternal Life and God esteeming us with a Well done
thy good and faithful servant message. Our ability to accumulate a reward is
completely dependent on our ability to walk in the love of Christ. In Matthew
25:31-46, Jesus describes his return with the example of a shepherd and his
sheep. Jesus explains how when he
