14
Nov '24
Pay Day Someday!
14
Nov '24
Introduction: Everybody loves to get paid! Did you know there is a “PAY DAY SOMEDAY”? If you were to pick out three key areas for every Christian today, what would you select?
Here are some ways to fulfill your calling while accomplishing God’s purpose for His glory.
1. STAY STRONG in the Will of God because Jesus is coming soon! (Rev 22:12) – “And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”
Praise the Lord! That means not only do believers get to enjoy the bliss of heaven, but there will be rewards to gain according to this verse of Scripture. The word “reward” is μισθός (mis-thos’), which means wages, hire, rewards, or recompense. Think of that. Jesus Christ, who died and arose for us, will give rewards! When He comes, there will be a payday someday!
2. STAND FIRM in the Word of God because Jesus is coming soon! (Rev 22:7) – “Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.”
“Blessed” is the word μακάριος (mak-ar’-ee-os), which means happy. Connect the dots. Our Lord is telling us that OBEDIENCE to the Word of God brings HAPPINESS! Isn’t this contrary to the world? While others are looking for happiness in a bottle, a pill, an illicit sexual experience, or money, Jesus says that when we submit and obey truth, that is what brings HAPPINESS!! Are you happy?
3. SHOUT OUT as a Witness of God because Jesus is coming soon! (Rev 22:21) – “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
The word “testify” is μαρτυρέω (mar-too-reh’-o), which means to bear witness or to testify. Oxford defines “testify” as: “give evidence as a witness in a law court.”
Can you give evidence? What about the truth of God’s Word? Can you give evidence to the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Can you bear witness that Jesus has forgiven your sins and is living in you? Changed you? Then SHOUT OUT!
Conclusion: Remember what we are supposed to do UNTIL JESUS comes: STAY STRONG in the Will of God! STAND FIRM in the Word of God!! SHOUT OUT to the world who needs God!!!
Love y’all,
Pastor Randy