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It is our hope and prayer that you will allow the Holy Spirit of Jesus Christ to move you toward spiritual maturity with the food of God’s Word. The Bible says you are to be, “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.” (1 Peter 2:2-3) The author of the Book of Hebrews tells us, “..solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.” (Hebrews 5:14) Christians who feed upon the Word of God are skilled in living for the Lord in ways that cause others to consider their relationship with Jesus Christ. Prayerfully consider studying God’s Word!

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“Unfeigned Loved”

Expressions of Love Rewarded

A full understanding of future accountability to God leads to service to the Lord that will be rewarded. Mark 9:41 says, “I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward.”

The teaching of Jesus Christ here is simple, unmistakable, and salutary. It declares that any kindness shown, any help given, to the people of Christ will not lose its reward. It should be noted how simple the help really can be. The Lord does not ask for any great task or thing to be done, only that which can be done by the means He has already provided. The cup of water may be taken literally, however, when viewed symbolically it refers to any act of hospitality. Anyone who shows acts of kindness to the children of God does well and will be rewarded. Not only does this truth offer reward, it shows that reward only comes when ministry is done with the proper motive.

Many a false cult, business and organization have appeared righteous by doing acts of charity, but in truth it was to gain proselytes. Therefore, Jesus lays out a simple, but powerful teaching to keep us in the right heart condition, to help us recognize who to partner with and the condition by which we may enjoy a secure reward.

This portion of Scripture does not say when the person showing Biblical hospitality will receive his reward or what his reward will be. Nevertheless, those who grasp the truths to Jesus’ teaching in Mark 9:41 agree in their spiritual hearts with what is written by Walter B. Knight, “Who does God’s Work will get God’s pay. However long may be the day, however weary be the way. Though powers and kings thunder at will, who does God’s work will get God’s pay. He does not pay as others pay… But God in His wisdom knows the way, and that is sure, let come what may. Who does God’s work gets God’s pay.”

The church is full of activities, programs and projects, all being blanketed in prayer to God, in Christ’s name for Holy Spirit anointing. The Lord is not looking for people who are always petitioning Him. He places at His elbow Christians who want to serve Him. Jesus said, “The greatest among you will be your servant.” (Matthew 23:11)

The Lord will Reward You!