I was going to end last week with the recompense of the wicked, but I just happened to look at the devotional I was reading and the one for October 7th said this: “Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater than the treasures of Egypt, for he had respect unto the recompense of the reward.” (Heb. 11:26)
I nearly choked on my breakfast! I was wondering if I should add anything to my little Bible study and I guess this was the Lord’s response.
The point of this Scripture makes is that Christ gives us a different kind of reward than the wicked get: we get the reward of heaven with Him. Yes, you must suffer here below and go through many trials, but we have a wonderful reward awaiting us. We can be like Moses and esteem the reproach of Christ greater than the pleasures and treasures of Egypt. The reproach means the blame, shame or disgrace we have to go through. And that’s what reproach means according to Webster and summarizes what we sometimes experience when rough things happen; things that happen that our not our fault, but happen anyway. But we will have a payment someday too: the recompense of our reward in heaven if we hold fast to our faith.
Lord , we pray for your help and strength right now. We can’t go through this on our own! We need your grace and guidance. Please give us the fruit of the Spirit and the peace of your presence in our hearts. May your Holy Spirit fill us with love for you and for others also. In Jesus Name, Amen.
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