What does "surely there is a reward" teach about God's promises to believers? Setting the Verse in Context Psalm 58:11: “Then men will say, ‘There is surely a reward for the righteous; there is indeed a God who judges the earth.’” What the Phrase Tells Us • “Surely” – absolute certainty; no guesswork. • “There is” – the reward exists right now in God’s plan, even if unseen. • “A reward” – something good, lasting, and personal that God Himself grants. • “For the righteous” – promised specifically to those made right with God and living accordingly. • “God who judges” – the guarantee rests on His just character; He will see to it. Promises Wrapped into the Reward • Vindication – God will publicly distinguish the righteous from the wicked (Malachi 3:18). • Compensation – every act of faith and obedience will be repaid (Hebrews 6:10). • Preservation – hope is never “cut off” or wasted (Proverbs 23:18). • Eternal blessing – not only temporal help but everlasting joy (Revelation 22:12). How This Shapes Daily Living • Steadfastness: “Be steadfast… knowing that your labor in the Lord is not in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:58). • Courage against injustice: God’s judgment means evil will not have the last word (Romans 12:19). • Patient endurance: “Let us not grow weary… for in due time we will reap” (Galatians 6:9). • Joy in trials: “Great is your reward in heaven” (Matthew 5:12). Seeing the Reward Unfold 1. Present Foretaste – Inner peace (Isaiah 26:3) – Answered prayer (John 15:7) 2. Future Fullness – Crown of life (James 1:12) – Shared reign with Christ (2 Timothy 2:12) – Eternal fellowship in God’s presence (Psalm 16:11) Living in Light of the Promise • Keep sowing righteousness; the harvest is guaranteed (Proverbs 11:18). • Evaluate choices by eternal payoff, not immediate applause (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). • Rest in God’s perfect justice—no faithful act will ever be overlooked (Hebrews 11:6). Conclusion “Surely there is a reward” anchors every believer to God’s unbreakable promise: He notices, He remembers, He will repay, and His judgment will set all things right. |
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