God rewards us...go figure!

And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.  Heb 11:6

There it is – right in the Bible….believe in God and look for Him in daily life and get rewarded. YEP – new car, new house, cool clothes… all for the price of believing in God. WRONG!!

The reward is nothing of earthly value. It isn’t things we get rewarded with, but belief in God rewards us with more valuable gifts.

1)      Peace of mind. You cannot underestimate the power of peace of mind. As a true believer, you know that there is nothing to fear and you are guaranteed peace of mind.

2)      Friendship. Did you ever wonder why you can go to any Christian event or church and immediately be comfortable? Because one quality of friendship is having something in common with someone else. By believing in God, you already have a bond with every other believer. If you are different financially, educationally, ethnically or any other-ally, you are alike in your spirituality and that makes for a pure and lasting friendship with every other believer.

3)      Love – no strings attached. Yes, God is Love. As long as you believe, you have the untarnished love of God.

4)      An ear to listen. We underestimate the value of just having someone listen. When we fall to our knees in prayer, whether for help or just to share your thoughts, God listens. When we ask He hears us and intercedes on our behalf. We don’t get everything we want or ask for, but God assures us that we get everything we need; even some things we didn’t know to ask for.

5)      Eternal life.  God told us that there was a place with Him in heaven, as long as we truly believe and live our lives as He instructs us.

I believe in God and this is my plan to seek Him. With every step I take I will move in the path my God laid out for me. With every move I make, I will support and help those around me in the example my God showed me. With every word I say, I will praise and glorify the God who gives me opportunity, life and reward.