Heavenly Rewards

“Go ye therefore and teach all nations . . .” (Matthew 28:19)

Are you on the lookout each day for something big—to carry out something meaningful that will affect someone’s life? Do you strive to be remembered in a certain way? If you seek the “big something” and do it, your reward will be here on earth only (Matthew 6:19–21).

The implication of the word “Go” in the passage today means, “and as you are going.” From the time you wake in the morning until the day ends, be an example of Christ wherever your daily routine takes you. You are to help others know about Jesus by example: the words you speak, your actions, and your reactions. God assigns each person He allows to cross your path. People need to hear God loves them and that He supplied a way to reach Him. These people need to not only know about Jesus; they need to know Him, surrender their lives to Him, and learn to obey His words. These people need you.

As we “go” daily, we may affect others in ways we will never learn about in this life. A harvest gained from simple acts of kindness, a smile, a word of encouragement, or a testimony started from seed planted. How impactful our lives have been should never be a primary concern; instead, daily live a surrendered life to our Lord. A simple prayer such as, “Lord, help me be faithful to walk the path You have prepared for me today” can make a monumental difference in someone’s life today as you go throughout your day. A life faithfully lived earns heavenly rewards (unknown this side of life) as you daily “go.” God’s heavenly rewards await the day you see Jesus face-to-face.

Are you willing to “go” without regard for recognition? Are you ready to “go” even if not remembered in the annals of history? Our charge is to “go and make disciples. . .” Let God take care of the rest.