In (Revelation 22::12) we read one of the closing remarks from Jesus saying, “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.” We all shall stand before the judgment seat of Christ where we will receive a commendation, reward or judgment of our actions or inactions. God will pay each person in two ways. If we serve sin we receive God’s judgment and if we serve God then God’s Rewards. For we shall all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what we have done whether good or bad, (2 Corinthians 5:10). For surely each person will receive a reward according to what he or she has done (Psalms 62:12). Jesus also said in (Matthew 16:27) that, “The Son of Man is going to come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will reward each person according to what he has done”. We shall also be rewarded with everlasting life if we believe in Jesus the Son of God and the Messiah, (John 3:16).
The great lesson coming out from the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) seemingly makes no economic sense when you discover a mighty healing power, the New Anointing Water, Anointing Sticker, and many other faith-building materials and ship them freely across the globe at extra cost. In Jesus’ time, the intellectual community in Jerusalem also thought that civilization and the world economy couldn’t be built on Jesus’ teaching. What we have today in Prophet TB Joshua of SCOAN is no drama but reality because of his faith and devotion to the Word of God. God is going to reward Prophet TB Joshua and his Ministries with an overflowing cup of blessings beyond material things anyone can see, and here on earth with endued power from above and peace of mind.
In the same vein, our faithfulness to God on earth will increase our commendation, responsibility, and fellowship with God in heaven. Therefore let us not be desirous of vainglory. Instead, we should not be weary in doing good because in due season God will reward us. We shall continue to love, not just in word or in tongue, but indeed and in truth.
Emmanuel
Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
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