February 12, 2016

INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE

Wisdom of Solomon 5:15-16 LXX

But the righteous live forever,
And their reward is with the Lord;
And their care is by the Most High.
Therefore they shall receive a kingly dwelling of dignity
And a crown of beauty from the hand of the Lord,
Because He will shelter them with His right hand
And protect them with His arm.

Encouraging Words

Why do we who choose to be followers of Christ live our lives the way that we do? Why do we pursue righteousness when all around us appears to be the opposite of this virtue? Why do we attempt to do good deeds, love our neighbor, give of our time and possessions, and be contrary to the ways of the world? First, and foremost, it is because we love our Lord and are grateful for His love for us and his saving grace and mercy. It is out of this gratitude that we feel compelled to serve and honor Him. He is our salvation! He is our fortress! He is our help and hope. But we also pursue righteousness and do good deeds for Him because we know, and hope, that we are investing in our future live with Him throughout eternity. We will live forever. Our reward is in Him and He will give us His care. He is preparing a place in His heavenly mansion for us. He holds our crown in His hands. We are faithful with that which we have in this life knowing that He will be faithful in the life to come. Glory be to God!