I May Shine as the
Stars for Ever and Ever
And
they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that
turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Dan. 12:3
He who has appointed "to every man
his work," according to his ability, will never let the faithful
performance of duty go unrewarded. Every act of loyalty and faith will be
crowned with special tokens of God's favor and approbation. To every worker is
given the promise: "He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious
seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with
him."
However short our service or humble our
work, if in simple faith we follow Christ, we shall not be disappointed of the
reward. That which even the greatest and wisest cannot earn, the weakest and
most humble may receive. Heaven's golden gate opens not to the self-exalted. It
is not lifted up to the proud in spirit. But the everlasting portals will open
wide to the trembling touch of a little child. Blessed will be the recompense
of grace to those who have wrought for God in the simplicity of faith and love.
The brows of those who do this work will
wear the crown of sacrifice. But they will receive their reward.
To every worker for God this thought
should be a stimulus and an encouragement. In this life our work for God often
seems to be almost fruitless. Our efforts to do good may be earnest and
persevering, yet we may not be permitted to witness their results. To us the
effort may seem to be lost. But the Saviour assures us that our work is noted
in heaven, and that the recompense cannot fail.
Though his life may be hard and
self-denying,...in the sight of heaven it will be a success, and he will be
ranked as one of God's noblemen. "They that be wise shall shine as the
brightest of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the
stars for ever and ever."
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