What is Your Reward?

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Genesis 15:1 - After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.”

If we work hard, we expect a good paycheck. If we selflessly give of ourselves, we expect at least a heartfelt thank-you. We expect a reward for our effort.

God had already promised Abram many things - lots of offspring and lots of land. And he was about to confirm these promises to Abram. But just before rehearsing his covenant again with Abram, God wanted to make something very clear. He said to Abram, "I am your very great reward."

Often the promise becomes much bigger than the Promise-Giver. God was reminding Abram of this point. At the start and the finish, He is to be our reward.

God refuses to be relegated to a giant candy machine in the sky. We come to him with our coins (our prayers) when we need some candy (some favors). After getting what we need, we walk away temporarily satisfied until the next pressing need for more candy comes upon us.

God alone satisfies. Relationship with him is the reward. Inside a relationship with God come the joys of fulfilled promises. And that is very satisfying! But his fulfilled promises are not the final reward.  He is.

Today, focus yourself on the Giver more than his gifts. Seek him first, and all the needed things will be added to you. Matthew 6:33