there will be rewards…

some of you are going through some tough times right now.  it’s pretty hard.  GOD cares.  HE cares about you very much.  GOD sees everything you’re going through.  HE’s got your number!  the very hairs of your head are numbered.  HE knows exactly where you are.  HE hasn’t lost your number!  HE cares.

GOD has the power to do something about that problem.  HE could change it in a snap.  HE’s a miracle working GOD.  so why doesn’t HE?  because there is a greater purpose.

the greater purpose is what HE wants to do in you.  GOD is more interested in building your character than in making life comfortable and once you’ve learned those qualities, HE may be free then to remove that situation.  but there are some things in life we’re never going to be free from on this side of heaven.  they are thorns of the flesh.  we will deal with them and carry them.  nothing comes into your life without the FATHER’s permission.

there is a fantastic promise in james 1.12 (niv), blessed is the man who perseveres under trial because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that GOD has promised to those who love him.

GOD says there will be a reward.  i don't think when we get to heaven the rewards will go to the pastors, and evangelists and the billy grahams.  i think the rewards will go to the people who quietly put up with difficult situations and developed the character of JESUS CHRIST in their life.  he says, there will be a crown of life.  cast all your cares upon HIM.

just a thought from the front porch…