The Reward

“But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)

Faith. God is invisible and sometimes silent. Yet, when we come before Him in prayer or worship, it is impossible to please Him unless we are confident that He exists and is faithful to His promises. The prophet Jeremiah said if we seek God with all our heart, we’ll find Him (Jeremiah 29:13). God is nearby, not in hiding, and wants people to find Him. He longs to save them from their sins and an eternity in hell. He wants our trust and fellowship.

As we consider all that God has done for us, how can we not stand in awe of Him who is worthy of the highest praise, reverence, and devotion? What happens when one believes that He is—has proven Himself to be—and seeks Him with all their heart? The writer of Hebrews says that God rewards that believer. Though we are not to seek God for compensation, when we approach our Maker in faith—in confidence that He is, He is our reward—loving and forgiving us, hearing and answering our prayers, supplying all our needs. Our Father is ever-present and blesses those who diligently seek Him.