Streams in my desert: Heavenly Rewards - God’s Word makes exciting promises to those who walk in His way. The Bible describes several crowns. First, the crown of life is granted to believers who stand firm and endure trials. The second crown, called “imperishable,” is given to those whose great desire is to walk obediently before God. Next, the crown of righteousness is bestowed upon those who long for Christ’s appearing and live righteously through Him. Lastly, God will give the crown of glory to those who share His Word with others. The supreme reward is for us to manifest God’s glory throughout eternity. We will experience joy in His presence forever, but we don’t have to wait: We can begin today by serving Him obediently and humbly

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Heavenly Rewards - God’s Word makes exciting promises to those who walk in His way. The Bible describes several crowns. First, the crown of life is granted to believers who stand firm and endure trials. The second crown, called “imperishable,” is given to those whose great desire is to walk obediently before God. Next, the crown of righteousness is bestowed upon those who long for Christ’s appearing and live righteously through Him. Lastly, God will give the crown of glory to those who share His Word with others. The supreme reward is for us to manifest God’s glory throughout eternity. We will experience joy in His presence forever, but we don’t have to wait: We can begin today by serving Him obediently and humbly

Our heavenly Father rewards His children both now and forevermore

"He said also to the man who had invited him, 'When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be repaid.

"But when you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you.

"For you will be repaid at the resurrection of the just.” - Luke 14:12-14 English Standard Version

Children aren’t the only ones who like to receive rewards.

Adults are motivated by incentives too!

And God’s Word makes exciting promises to those who walk in His way.

Some of these benefits are available in this lifetime - like fulfillment, joy, and good favor - whereas other blessings will be bestowed once we are in heaven.

As followers of Jesus, we need never fear judgment (Romans 8:1) because we are clothed in righteousness.

To help us understand divine rewards, the Bible describes several crowns.

First, the crown of life is granted to believers who stand firm and endure trials (James 1:12).

The second crown, called “imperishable,” is given to those whose great desire is to walk obediently before God (1 Corinthians 9:24-27).

Next, the crown of righteousness is bestowed upon those who long for Christ’s appearing and live righteously through Him (2 Timothy 4:6-8).

Lastly, God will give the crown of glory to those who share His Word with others (1 Peter 5:2-4).

The supreme reward is for us to manifest God’s glory throughout eternity.

We will experience joy in His presence forever, but we don’t have to wait:

We can begin today by serving Him obediently and humbly.

Done with the right motive, service blesses us both now and in the future.

Related Scripture

Luke 14:12-14

Romans 8:1

James 1:12

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

2 Timothy 4:6-8

1 Peter 5:2-4

Job 26-30

Bible in One Year: Job 26-30

Charles Stanley

Charles Frazier Stanley Jr. (September 25, 1932 – April 18, 2023) was an American Southern Baptist pastor and writer. He was senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Atlanta for 49 years and took on emeritus status in 2020. He founded and was president of In Touch Ministries which widely broadcasts his sermons through television and radio. He also served two one-year terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, from 1984 to 1986.