The Reward Of God Who Is The Alpha And The Omega

And behold, I come quickly; and My reward' is 

with me, to give every man according as his work 

shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning 

and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are 

they that do His commandments, that they may 

have right to the tree of life, and may enter in 

through the gates into the city. For without 

are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, 

and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever 

loveth and maketh a lie.

Revelation 22:12-15 

     O apologize for not including in the opening verses verse 11, but there are times that I just forget and look at what I wrote to ensure that I have typed correctly. Yet, we must be reminded that the unjust, the filthy will not be changed into the clean and just so that they can enter into the holy city. Only the righteous can enter into that city and that they are to be righteous, and the Greek word translated still means henceforth (eti). Are you growing in sanctification? If so then you are from the beginning of your faith henceforth growing, and if you are not growing in your sanctification then begin now, it is not too late, Jesus has not returned for His bride, but when He comes then you will be saved as through fire and you, as well as everyone, will give an answer to all we said and have done. Once the dogs and the murderers, etc., are gone then you will henceforth remain faithful and righteous without the stain of sin. This stain of sin will be gone, a reward given to the children of God, and this reward will be given to you according to your work. I am not necessarily speaking of philanthropic work, whatever form it may take, important but not the work that aids you in your growth in sanctification. The primary work of an Authentic Christian was set forth for us by Jesus: "Jesus said unto him, thou shalt love the Lord they God with all they heart, and with all they soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets" (Matthew 22:37-40). You must first love God, and then by that love, love is extended to others, but that love of God must be the foundation and the driving force of all you do in this life that henceforth will be the driving force for you for eternity. How do you love God? God is the priority of your life. God is the force in your life that keeps you from actively sinning. It is God first that everyone can see in you God. Even atheist do philanthropy, even agnostics do philanthropy, even heretics do philanthropy, so then philanthropy can be caused by several different reasons, yours should be based upon the word of God. Your primary priority is the Gospel, and you are to be a witness to the Gospel, for the Gospel is Jesus Christ. Are you waiting for the call of God? Well....if your waiting is to do little or nothing and requiring God to show you the way, you will wait until death. God has called you to be a witness for Him, to be His mouth, feet, hands, to be active in your faith and righteousness, now. You will be called to give an answer for all you have said and done, so why not, then, have an answer based upon you getting up and doing with God, not for Him, you cannot do anything for God, only to do things with God and He has outlined for you the commandments to follow, and by those commandments you do you work, your service, your preaching, your time as a missionary. Apparently, there is a reward according to your works. You are not saved by your works, no, you by your faith demonstrate your faith by your works, works built upon the Gospel. Jesus did all for you, why not give to Him your all? 

     Jehovah Witnesses: WAKE UP! "I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty (Not the might, but the Almighty)(Revelation 1:8), and, "Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last" (Revelation 1:11a). God appeared unto Moses and said: "And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and He said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent Me unto you" (Exodus 3:14). God calls Himself the Alpha and the Omega, and Jesus calls Himself the Alpha and the Omega, both in Scripture are said to be the beginning of all things, and the end of all things, and that term means forever. God is called the Almighty, Jesus is called the Almighty: does it take a very smart person to understand? No! Read the word of God and read it without some presupposition built upon the word of man, no, read if plain and clearly: Jesus is the Almighty God, the Alpha and the Omega, and it was Jesus who gives to us the commands of God for us to follow. It is Jesus who gives the reward to you for your faithfulness to follow His commands. You, if you are faithful to the word of God be allowed to come into the city of God. Jesus is coming "quickly" and the Greek word means more than time, but suddenly (taxu). Be prepared, prepare now, deny yourself this world and all the things that will separate you from Him. Build your relationship on Jesus Christ, not to get a reward, that is already set aside for you, no because God saves you and not by any means you can do but to repent of your sins then pick up your cross and follow Him.

     You are blessed due to your following the commands of God. So, why not follow them?

And said, I beseech thee, O LORD God of heaven,

     the great and terrible God, that keepeth

covenant and mercy for them that love Him

    and observe His commandments.

                             Nehemiah 1:5

No fear, God loves you and has a home for you

Richard L. Crumb