THEIR WORKS DO FOLLOW!

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