We’ve seen that on Judgment Day, some people will be rewarded just like those who have suffered their whole lives serving God. The reasons why God would do this are clear in Scripture. If you haven’t yet received the detailed explanation, send me a message or inbox me.
Now, let’s continue with the second criterion for God’s rewards, which we find in Matthew 24:44-51.
2) Some will be put in charge of all God’s work in heaven.
You might wonder: Does this mean there will be people who won’t be put in charge of God’s work on that day? The answer is yes. Let’s look directly at this passage to see the criteria Christ uses to give such a reward.
“So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” — Matthew 24:44 (NIV)
“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants in his household to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find doing so when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will put him in charge of all his possessions. But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ and he then begins to beat his fellow servants and to eat and drink with drunkards. The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he is not aware of. He will cut him to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” — Matthew 24:45-51 (NIV)
In this passage, a master leaves his household and entrusts one servant to oversee and care for everyone. If the servant remains faithful—giving the people their food at the right time—he is blessed and will be put in charge of all the master’s possessions.
But if the servant assumes the master’s return will be delayed, he becomes lazy, abuses others, and indulges in selfish pleasures. When the master returns unexpectedly, the servant faces severe punishment.
Today, if you are a servant of God—whether you’re a pastor, prophet, teacher, apostle, worship leader, or anyone involved in building God’s kingdom—know that God wants to find you faithfully at work all the time. Whether He comes suddenly through death or the rapture, He wants to find you serving with integrity and diligence.
If you treat God’s work like a business—only showing up when you get paid, neglecting your congregation, refusing to teach, or avoiding preaching the gospel—you risk missing out on this kind of reward.
God’s work must be part of your life if you are truly called by Him. Don’t let unnecessary distractions or excuses get in the way of fulfilling your purpose.
If you stand firm in your calling, like the faithful servant who feeds the household at the right time, you will be entrusted with greater responsibility in the eternal kingdom to come.
In that glorious kingdom, there will be work and leadership roles. Starting now, God is looking for people who will faithfully lead His precious work in heaven. Those who prove faithful in their service here will be given these special roles.
So let’s wake up, shake off any complacency, and begin serving the Lord with fresh passion and dedication.
May God bless you.
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