Great Rewards

Points and rewards govern much of our shopping these days.  I'm the epitome of the disorganized shopper, usually digging in my pocketbook or wallet for the store's discount card or coupon!  You know the type -- you've behind her in the checkout line!​

 

What would you give for ​the rewards mentioned in Psalm 19?  "The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether." (Psalm 19:7-9). When shopping, the cost usually determines whether or not the item makes it to checkout.  Unfortunately, many Christians feel the price tag for the spiritual rewards listed in Psalm 19 are just too costly!  After all, our lives are way too busy [already] to study God's law-rules-commandments-precepts and pray for strength to do them.  Then to actually live according to His ways -- well, we might have to give-up things [we love] to pursue holiness!  "More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them is ​Y​our servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.​" (V.10-11).  ​Yes, it's true -- Godliness has a price tag and a reward system.  Ask God to show you the cost then by His Grace lead you to walk obediently, taking joy in the journey ... and delight in its many rewards!