Thursday, May 24, 2018

Rewarded for Their Actions?


John said to Jesus, "Teacher, we saw someone using your name to cast out demons, but we told him to stop because he wasn't in our group." "Don't stop him!" Jesus said. "No one who performs a miracle in my name will soon be able to speak evil of me. Anyone who is not against us is for us. If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded. Mark 9:38-41

How often do you offer a cup or bottle of water to someone besides your family or friends? So you give water to the repairman or service representative that is coming to help you with your furnace or air conditioning?


Can you do something…anything…without considering that you should be rewarded? Jesus didn’t consider His reward at any time when He did or even said anything. We should be more like Jesus—not expecting anything from others. Jesus said they will get their reward if they serve Him…even if it is something they do for us because we belong to Him. Turnabout. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. 
For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. Matthew 7:2 NLT
The best known way to live in many cultures…the Golden Rule.
Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:12.
How do you treat others? Are you expecting a reward for your good deeds…or do you expect others to get some reward for treating you well? Food for thought. Does it make you thirsty?

Prayer ~ Dear Jesus…You said… "And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded."  Matthew 10:42.  Lord—Please, pour out Your love and grace upon all who need it…just like they daily need fresh water to drink. Reward or not for me…please provide Your living water—just like You offered to the woman at the well.  


Daily Bible Reading: Psalms 108-110

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