What does "His reward is with Him" teach about God's justice and grace? Setting the Context Isaiah 40:10: “Behold, the Lord GOD comes with power, and His arm rules for Him. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.” Isaiah 62:11: “Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth: Say to Daughter Zion, ‘See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.’” Revelation 22:12: “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to repay each one according to what he has done.” Unpacking the Phrase “His reward is with Him” • “Reward” and “recompense” appear side-by-side, stressing both positive and negative outcomes. • The reward is not delegated; God personally brings it—underscoring His direct involvement. • The phrase spans Testaments, linking Isaiah’s prophecies to Christ’s promise in Revelation. What It Teaches About God’s Justice • Perfect Accountability – “to repay each one according to what he has done” (Revelation 22:12). – No deed escapes His notice (Ecclesiastes 12:14; Romans 2:6). • Impartiality – God’s standard is fixed, not swayed by status or opinion (Acts 10:34). • Certainty of Judgment – Because the reward is “with Him,” justice is as sure as His arrival (Hebrews 9:27). • Timeliness – He brings it “soon” (Revelation 22:12); justice may wait, but it will not fail (2 Peter 3:9-10). What It Teaches About God’s Grace • Salvation Is the Ultimate Reward – “See, your Savior comes!” (Isaiah 62:11). – Eternal life is “the gift of God” (Romans 6:23). • Reward Flows from His Presence – The reward is inseparable from Him; to receive it is to receive Him (John 14:3). • Undeserved Favor – While justice repays deeds, grace offers what we could never earn (Ephesians 2:8-9). • Overflowing Generosity – God not only removes sin’s penalty but crowns obedience (Hebrews 11:6; Matthew 25:21). Living in Light of This Truth • Walk in reverent obedience, knowing justice is certain. • Rest in confident hope, knowing grace is sure. • Serve faithfully, “always abounding in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58). |
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