JEHOVAH GMOLAH – THE GOD OF RECOMPENSE (2)

“…that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.” – Matthew 6:4

REFERENCE: Matthew 6:1-4

We learned yesterday that Jehovah Gmolah keeps records and remembers. He superintends over every deed (or seed), ensuring it receives a commensurate harvest, which is true concerning God-focused acts of charity and service. He is the best paymaster so expect His reward or compensation when you give your tithes, diverse offerings, or towards a charitable cause. David prayed, “May the Lord remember all your offerings.” (Psalms 20:3)

Jehovah Gmolah is also mindful that you get a good payback on your financial investments. He does not want you to labor on a job or business and have nothing to show for it; He keeps records, and even if your organization or place of business cannot adequately compensate you, Jehovah Gmolah will. He rewards commitment to service as though it was a loan, and pays back with interest. Ruth’s decision to serve Naomi’s God (Ruth 2:12) got rewarded. He said to King Asa and his men, “…be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded,” (2 Chronicles 15:7), and He rewarded Moses for forsaking the pleasures of Egypt (Hebrews 11:26).

The Israelites worked and toiled as slaves for many years in Egypt without pay; it seemed God had forgotten them. But, no labor or service of theirs escaped the justice of Jehovah Gmolah; there must be a reward. When it was the due season, he rewarded (compensated) them with silver and gold from their former taskmasters. Nobody can cheat you successfully; God will collect it back and give you your due. It may seem no one has noticed your years of labor and service, or you may have nothing much to show for the past years; they may seem like lost years, but “…your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God; He will come and save you” (Isaiah 35:4).

Jehovah Gmolah keeps records. He remembers; so, no work will go unrewarded, no giving will go without a harvest, no prayer according to His will, will go unanswered, and your payday is coming. It is Payback time! He is coming with His reward. Your seeds may leave your hands, but they never leave your life; they are under God’s watchful eyes. In due season, if you do not faint, Jehovah Gmolah will reward you.

TODAY’S THOUGHT

ADDITIONAL STUDY

Proverbs 19:17, Jeremiah 17:10 & Isaiah 35:3-5

PRAYERS

Jehovah Gmolah will reward all your labor, hard work, and toil that have gone unnoticed until now. Though you have been sowing in tears, He will come through for you. I decree that from today, you will return rejoicing, bringing your bundles of harvest with you. He will reward you in your home, family, at your place of business, and in your community. Your secret giving and unrecognized service will be soon rewarded openly; it will not delay, in Jesus’ name, Amen.