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  GREAT IS YOUR REWARD IN HEAVEN!
  by Thomas Brooks
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes that enduring suffering for Christ leads
to greater rewards in heaven, encouraging believers to maintain faith
amidst trials.

Topics: "Eternal Rewards", "Perseverance in Suffering"
Scripture References: Hebrews 11:25, Revelation 22:12

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Thomas Brooks emphasizes the promise of divine rewards for believers,
urging them to focus on the eternal glory that awaits them in heaven. He
explains that while God does not reward based solely on merit, He
acknowledges the works of His people, encouraging them to live
righteously and endure hardships with joy. Brooks highlights the example
of Moses, who chose suffering for Christ over temporary pleasures, and
reassures Christians that their trials will enhance their future glory.
He concludes with the assurance that every suffering for Christ will be
rewarded, making it a source of joy and hope.

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"Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with Me,

and I will give to everyone according to what he

has done." Revelation 22:12

Though God does not reward men simply for their

works, namely, for the merit of them--yet He rewards

according to their works.

"He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God

rather than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a short time.

He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater

value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was

looking ahead to his reward." Hebrews 11:25-26.

Keep your eye upon the recompense of reward, as

Moses did. This will work you--

(1.) To walk more holily, humbly, thankfully;

(2.) To live more cheerfully and comfortably;

(3.) To suffer more patiently, freely, resolutely;

(4.) To fight against the world, the flesh, and the devil more
valiantly;

(5.) To withstand temptations more steadfastly and strongly;

(6.) To be contented with a little;

(7.) To leave the world, relations, and friends more willingly;

(8.) And to embrace death more joyfully.

A Christian will never repent of all the hard things that

he has suffered for Christ or His truth. Every one of his

sufferings shall be a sparkling jewel to give a luster to

his crown of glory.

"Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude

you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because

of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy,

because great is your reward in heaven!" Luke 6:22-23

O Christians, all your sufferings will certainly increase your

future glory! Every affliction, every persecution, will add

to your heavenly glory! God will richly reward you for every

tear, for every sigh, for every groan, for every hazard, and

for every hardship that you have met with, in the way of

your duty.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/thomas-brooks/great-is-your-reward-in-heaven/
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