Jan 16, 2022
GENESIS 28-29:
After what Jacob did to Esau in Genesis 27—
with Esau holding a big grudge, it was time for Jacob to get out of
town.
JOB 16:
In
Job 15, Eliphaz said that Job was showing no reverence for God, and
that his own words condemned him. His rhetorical questions all
imply that Job is being proud and guilty of sin. Eliphaz maintained
that no mortal can be pure (and that much is true).
MARK 10a:
AND,
in yesterday's reading, Jesus predicted his death, spoke about who
is greatest in God's kingdom, and talked about the seriousness of
sin.
In 9:37 Jesus took a little child in his arms and said to them, “Anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes not only me but also my Father who sent me.”
And we can be sure that means that our welcoming of a child on Christ’s behalf will be rewarded. Jesus goes on to say in verse 41, “If anyone gives you even a cup of water because you belong to the Messiah, I tell you the truth, that person will surely be rewarded.”
I can hear someone say, “That’s too good to be true!” But this is consistent with other Scripture. I think that in heaven we will be amazed at how closely and lovingly we have been watched, and how amazingly appropriate our rewards will be from our generous Father.