Rewarded.

 

THE FAITHFUL REWARDED AT HIS COMING

It will not be in vain that they look for him, for shall appear to their salvation. Heb. 9:28. 

Heb 9:28  So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation. 

It is in vain that they love his appearing, for a crown righteousness is laid up for such. 2 Tim. 4:8. 

2Ti 4:8  Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 

Their faithful waiting shall be rewarded, for when he appears they shall appear with him in glory. Col 3:4. 

Col 3:4  When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 

Their names may be cast out as evil, they may suffer reproach and scorn here, but when he comes they shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. 1 Peter 5:4.

Words cannot describe that glory. Finite man cannot fathom its greatness; for, truly, "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him."

We cannot understand why any who take the Bible for their teacher, and profess to love the Lord Jesus, can have a prejudice  against his second coming. He promised his followers that they should be recompensed at the resurrection of the just, which takes place at his coming, and will never take place unless he comes.  Luke 14:14. 

Luk 14:14  And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

Speaking of the signs of his coming he said: "And when these things begin come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; your redemption draweth nigh." Luke 21:28. 

Luk 21:28  And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. 

The saints, who have the first-fruits of the Spirit, are groaning for the redemption of the body. Rom. 8:23. 

Rom 8:23  And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.

This is the redemption which will be accomplished at the coming of Christ and the resurrection of the just. The joy of that day is unspeakable.

"Behold, I come quickly," says the Saviour, "and my, reward is with me." Fervently our hearts respond, "Even so, come, Lord Jesus." Rev. 22:12, 20. 

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EXPOSITION OF MATTHEW XXIV  24  (((Written in 1890 - remember when reading the excerpt 131 years have passed since it was written. History does matter.))))

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