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Trust In God Results In Great Rewards!

"So do not throw away this confident trust in the Lord.  Remember the great reward it brings you!  Patient endurance is what you need now, so that you will continue to do God’s will.  Then you will receive all that he has promised.” 
– Hebrews 10:35-36 (NLT)

On what or in whom are we placing our trust?  As Christians, our trust can be confidently placed in the Lord.  Why can we have this hope?  We can have this hope because not only is scripture littered with promises about God’s faithfulness and reliability, but there are countless witnesses over the course of world history who could give testimony to this truth.  However, it isn’t always easy to trust in God and to rely on his provision for our lives physically, mentally, and spiritually.  When our confidence in God waivers, we open ourselves to placing our trust in things or people who do not have the ability to follow through for us! 

What reward is the writer talking about?  It is the salvation found in Jesus Christ.  Our great reward is an everlasting life and relationship with our lord and savior and with a God who is completely trustworthy. 

Therefore, we need to patiently endure hardships while continuing to do God’s will for our lives.  It may be difficult, but when we do this, we will receive all of the rewards promised to us.  So place your trust in God with confidence today and realize the great promises and rewards that he has in store for you now and in the future!
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