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Christian Service
Thus it is with the sinner, who, knowing his unworthiness, has
entered the Master’s vineyard at the eleventh hour. His time of service
seems so short, he feels that he is undeserving of reward; but he is filled
with joy that God has accepted him at all. He works with a humble,
trusting spirit, thankful for the privilege of being a coworker with
Christ. This spirit God delights to honor.—
Christ’s Object Lessons,
397, 398
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Sure Reward
He who has appointed “to every man his work,” according to
his ability, will never let the faithful performance of duty go unre-
warded. Every act of loyalty and faith will be crowned with special
tokens of God’s favor and approbation. To every worker is given the
promise, “He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed,
shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with
him.”—
Testimonies for the Church 5:395
.
However short our service or humble our work, if in simple faith we
follow Christ, we shall not be disappointed of the reward. That which
even the greatest and wisest cannot earn, the weakest and most humble
may receive. Heaven’s golden gate opens not to the self-exalted. It
is not lifted up to the proud in spirit. But the everlasting portals will
open wide to the trembling touch of a little child. Blessed will be
the recompense of grace to those who have wrought for God in the
simplicity of faith and love.—
Christ’s Object Lessons, 404
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The brows of those who do this work will wear the crown of
sacrifice. But they will receive their reward.—
Testimonies for the
Church 6:348
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To every worker for God this thought should be a stimulus and an
encouragement. In this life our work for God often seems to be almost
fruitless. Our efforts to do good may be earnest and persevering, yet
we may not be permitted to witness their results. To us the effort may
seem to be lost. But the Saviour assures us that our work is noted
in heaven, and that the recompense cannot fail.—
Testimonies for the
Church 6:305
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Every act, every deed of justice and mercy and benevolence, makes
music in heaven. The Father from His throne beholds and numbers
the performer of them with His most precious treasures. “And they