Genesis 15:1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” “God rewards those who seek Him diligently.” Reward is a special benefit given for obedience, effort and achievement but “great reward” emphasizes the magnitude, value, or significance of that reward. While rewards are awarded for achievements, great rewards are endowed on astounding accomplishments. Abraham was eligible for not just rewards but great rewards as his response to the situation in the previous chapter 14, pleased the Lord greatly. The promise starts with...
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14 July 2026 – Rewards – Part 6
Revelation 22:12 “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. “God rewards those who seek Him diligently.” Retirement benefits are essentially rewards for a lifetime of service and tax contributions. There are corporate retirement benefits and state benefits. These are rewards that were consistently accumulated over a long period of time. The same concept applies to our eternal rewards that are being deposited and amassed in heaven. Eternal rewards unlike earthly rewards cannot be used up or emptied. They remain inexhaustible, limitless and infinite. Sacrificial...
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13 July 2026 – Rewards – Part 5
Psalm 127:3 Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. “God rewards those who seek Him diligently.” Corporate benefits are non-wage compensations provided to employees in addition to their base salary to support their well-being and work-life balance. Leave entitlements, medical benefits, retirement schemes, discounted products, health and life insurance are some of the corporate benefits. Our rebirth into the family of Christ comes with a package of divine corporate benefits. The heritage benefits accompany those who choose intimacy with Christ over the idolatrous and wayward living. Heritage rewards follow those who are born-again into the...
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12 July 2026 – Rewards – Part 4
Psalm 75:6-7 For exaltation comes neither from the east Nor from the west nor from the south. It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another. “God rewards those who seek Him diligently.” The dictionary definition of rewards says that “rewards are incentives, gifts, or benefits given in recognition of an achievement, service, or desired behavior”. Divine Rewards are a recognition of righteousness. Our righteous living might not be noticed by people and might be forgotten by man but will be recognized by the Lord. Mordecai was traumatized when he heard about the wicked decree that was written and circulated to...
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11 July 2026 – Rewards – Part 3
Matthew 5:11-12 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” “God rewards those who seek Him diligently.” The dictionary definition of rewards says that “rewards are incentives, gifts, or benefits given in recognition of an achievement, service, or desired behavior”. Great rewards follow persecution for the sake of the gospel and the name of Christ our King. Persecution is not pleasant or pleasurable....
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10 July 2026 – Rewards – Part 2
Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. “God rewards those who seek Him diligently.” The dictionary definition of rewards says that “rewards are incentives, gifts, or benefits given in recognition of an achievement, service, or desired behavior”. Reward is not the payment for fulfilling our duty but an award for going over and above what was required of us. Our personal prayer is the secret; it is precious, powerful and priceless. The specialty of private...
9 July 20269 July 2026
09 July 2026 – Rewards – Part 1
Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. “God rewards those who seek Him diligently.” The dictionary definition of rewards says that “rewards are incentives, gifts, or benefits given in recognition of an achievement, service, or desired behavior”. They are perquisites that are over and above the contracted remuneration as a recognition of the loyalty, hard work and exemplary performance. Even supermarkets offer reward points to their loyal customers. The Lord God has divine reward policy and the...
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08 July 2026 – The Seed – Part 7
John 12:24 Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. “Seeds are God’s biological design for plant reproduction, survival, and propagation.” Once a seed is planted in the ground it’s outer shell breaks for the roots and shoots to grow. This process is called “dying” of the seed but the death is not destruction but reconstruction of the seed into a sampling and a plant. This biological process of a seed dying to transform from its original form in...
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07 July 2026 – The Seed – Part 6
Proverbs 12:14 From the fruit of their lips people are filled with good things, and the work of their hands brings them reward. “Seeds are God’s biological design for plant reproduction, survival, and propagation.” In agriculture and gardening, the health of the harvest is highly dependent on the genetic, physical, and physiological quality of the seed. High quality seeds have high germination, rapid growth and robust root system. Healthy seeds are disease resistant. The Holy Scriptures use seeds as a metaphor to our thoughts, talk and testimony. Thoughts become words and words lead to actions. Thoughts grow into imaginations, interpretations...
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06 July 2026 – The Seed – Part 5
Leviticus 11:37-38 If a carcass falls on any seeds that are to be planted, they remain clean. But if water has been put on the seed and a carcass falls on it, it is unclean for you. “Seeds are God’s biological design for plant reproduction, survival, and propagation.” A good and healthy seed can be contaminated by fungi, virus, parasites and by polluted water or industrial chemicals. Seed can be contaminated by cross-pollination with another variety. In the Kosher diet prescribed in the Old Testament there is an interesting instruction about “contamination of seeds”. The dietary instructions were given to...