Read: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

If anyone’s work which he
has built on it endures,
he will receive a
reward.
-1 Corinthians 3:14

A co-worker told me about taking a walk near his home and noticing this
imprint on a number of sidewalk slabs: “A. Anderson, 1903.” That name and the
date were indelibly inscribed in the concrete, indicating the year it had been
poured and identifying the man who did the work.

If that contractor were still living, he could certainly be proud of his
work. The concrete had not cracked in all those years. It had stood the test of
time and had brought no shame to A. Anderson, the man whose reputation was
attached to the workmanship.

As Christians, everything we do bears our name. Someday, depending on whether
our works pass or fail the test, we will either receive praise and reward (1 Cor.
3:14) or experience regret and loss (v.15). How can we make certain that our
service for Christ is the kind that endures? The way to be sure we are building
for eternity is to build on the foundation of Christ (v.11) and to “do all things
through Christ who strengthens [us]” (Phil. 4:13).

As you serve the Lord today, remember this important fact: The work that is
worthy of reward is the work that endures. -Richard W. De Haan

Press on in your service for Jesus,
Spurred on by your love for the
Lord;
He promised that if you are faithful,
One day you’ll receive your
reward. -Fasick

SALVATION DEPENDS ON WHAT CHRIST DID FOR US;
REWARDS DEPEND ON WHAT WE DO
FOR HIM.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class, Grand Rapids,Michigan.
Used by permission.