THEIR
WORKS DO FOLLOW!
Rev
14:13
13
And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead
which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may
rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
Just
prior to the reaping of the earth and the harvesting of the grapes of
wrath, we have this wonderful verse. It is a short comment from heaven. It is
not said to emanate from an angel so we assume it is the voice and the opinion
of God Himself as indicated by the phrase “yea, saith the Spirit.”
Death
for the believer is a blessed thing. The phrase “in the Lord” indicates
close attachment. These folks are “saved” people. They are said to be finished
with their labors and are beginning their rest. The word “labours” is the Greek
word kopos and means much more than just an assignment. It
literally means “a cut” and indicates whatever reduces strength, trouble and
weariness.” Oh, what a blessing it will be to lay it all down!
The
word “follow” literally means “to accompany.” The good deeds and faithful
service of the believer here follows and accompanies them to glory. A soldier
who does valiantly in battle arrives home with a chest full of medals and
honors. This is perhaps the meaning here. Our labor does not save us but our
salvation makes us laborers.
Matt
10:41-42
41
He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's
reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man
shall receive a righteous man's reward.
42
And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold
water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall
in no wise lose his reward.
Dear
Lord, whenever I am weary or troubled because of my relationship with you, let
me understand that there will be recognition and reward. It will be worth it
all one day. AMEN
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