A Faith-Filled Life Leads To Great Rewards From The Lord
“It is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him.” (Hebrews 11:6)
Devotional Thought - What kind of rewards would you like to receive from the Lord in this life? And what kind of rewards would you like to receive from Him in the next life?
In Hebrews 11, we read brief testimonies about great “heroes of faith.” Hebrews 11:39 says “All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith.” The chapter reminds us God has called all of us to live the “faith life”; daily putting our trust in Him. And we’re told in Hebrews 11:6 that when we do live the “faith life” we will please the Lord, and that He will bless and reward our lives in this life and in the life to come.
What kind of rewards from the Lord can we expect to receive in this life if we live a faith-filled life? We can expect to experience His presence, peace, power, provision, and more in our lives (Matthew 28:20, Philippians 4:4-19).
What kind of rewards can we expect to receive in the next life if we live a faith-filled life? We can expect to have wonderful assignments, joy and awards in Heaven (Matthew 25:21, Revelation 14:13). And we can know that we will be in the Lord’s presence and care throughout eternity (John 14:1-3). When we live faithful, faith-filled lives, we will experience God’s best in this life and in the life to come (John 10:10).
An acrostic for the word F-A-I-T-H is, “Forsaking All, I Trust Him.” Say that phrase enough times so you will remember it. Faith is not just believing in the Lord. It is believing in Him enough that we're willing to completely put our trust in Him. And then expecting great rewards from Him in response to our faith (Hebrews 11:6).
Prayer - Lord, help me live by this verse: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20) In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Follow Up Activity - Write down some commitments you’re willing to make to the Lord after reflecting on this week’s study about living a faith-filled life.
