And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. Revelation 22:12

 While at my church yesterday cleaning up after our Judgment Journey production, one of my fellow church members drove up. He was telling me his work plans for tomorrow. The task wasn’t going to be easy, but it had to be done. I thanked him for his volunteer service and he replied, I do get paid, it won’t be in this lifetime but when I cross over into Heaven. A great reminder for me, that every little thing I do, at no charge, will be rewarded upon the return of Jesus Christ.

God has gifted each of His followers with specific talents and abilities. If you claim to be a Christian, are you using them to serve God? It’s easy to say we are a child of God, attend church, maybe even Wednesday night service, but what happens beyond your attendance matters in the kingdom of God. You don’t have to quit your job to serve God, but you should be willing to step up and help when you feel the Holy Spirit prompting you.

Time is valuable and goes by quickly. You have priorities at work, home, and your family. God understands that, but when you are wiling to step out in faith to make time for serving Him, He in turn rewards you with little blessings now, leaving the big rewards when He returns for all of us.

 How can you use your talents to serve God this week?