God Wants Me to Be Humble
Because God will reward
Hebrews 11:26
Read the Bible through:
AM - Job 32-24 : PM - Acts 17:1-15
Moses, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward (Heb. 11:26).
The illustration of gathering stars for our crowns is not one we hear much anymore. In previous years, when someone would do an act of kindness in secret for another, they were said to be gathering stars for the crown they would wear in heaven. The phrase showed a simple relationship between earthly acts of humility and heavenly rewards.
Think about what your crown might look like. Think about the Sunday school class you taught because no one else would teach; the times you cleaned up the overflowing toilet in the rest room; or the Saturdays spent on youth outings when you would like to have been almost anywhere else.
When you get to heaven, the Bright and Morning Star will be waiting for you. What greater reward than to hear the Master say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" (Matt. 25:21)
Lord may the humble deed I do be acceptable in Your sight.
