The Judgment Seat of Christ is for believers. …every one of us shall give account of himself to God. There is no escaping it. Every believer will be there. What is the purpose of this judgment? Eternal destiny is not at issue; eternal reward is. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. We must all appear. Everything will be apparent. Our character will be revealed. All will be seen – Including the “counsels of the hearts”. The attitude we have had when we have done things. There will be triumph and tears that day. When the Lord comes for His people then judgment will come… 1 Corinthians 4:5 …the Lord ...will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God. This examination will be very thorough. 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. The quality of our works will be judged. There will be an evaluation of our work – of what sort it is… Gold, silver, precious stones? Perhaps… Gold. Our spiritual walk with God. Our devotional life. Our prayer life. Do our works glorify God? Are they truly spiritual? Silver. Our witnessing. Our words. Are the words we speak as silver? Proverbs 10:20. Precious stones. Deeds of kindness and thoughtfulness. Perhaps small, unnoticed things. Those secret works, done quietly and without fanfare. Then there is the wood, hay, stubble. Perhaps… works of wood could be half heartedness? Carelessness? Hay? Could it be works done for the praises of men? Could it be lukewarmness? Stubble. Could it be works done with hypocrisy? Will our works survive the heat of Christ’s Holy fire? There will be a rewarding there. We can have a glad anticipation of that day… Believers will receive "crowns" for ways they've served God. Among the crowns we will receive are: An "IMPERISHABLE CROWN" – this is the worker’s crown - for faithful endurance through trials, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25. A "CROWN OF REJOICING" – this is the soul winner’s crown – 1 Thessalonians 2:19, For what is our hope, or joy, or Crown of Rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His Coming? A ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzXeGPb9N_o

What does the Bible say about man's relationship with God? Our Lord tells us: …thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment… Has God got first place in our lives? Without God’s love, all of our religious works and efforts are only a “sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal”. Let's love God with our HEART. Our love relationship with God is a decision of the heart. The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked. Yet we can know a deep love relationship with God. God's Spirit creates a new heart within us. Our heart can be the dwelling place of God – Romans 5:5 …the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost… Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love. Does God dwell in your heart? Does your love for God come from your whole heart? Let's love God with our SOUL. The soul is our whole personality - our energy, emotion, and willpower. We have been designed with a soul, as a creature that is only fulfilled by having the Lord God in the centre of our lives. Let's love God with our MIND. Our mind can be evil, vain, corrupt, defiled – even blinded. Is our mind surrendered to His ways? Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. May God protect our minds from unholy influences. Let’s use our mind for God, and develop our minds in right thinking. Let's love God with our STRENGTH. This talks of our human energy, effort, and might. It can mean to give Him our resources — time, energy, our gifts, and abilities. God’s love translates into our everyday life. We can love God so, that He counts us His friend. Exodus 33:11 And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend. We can develop a relationship with God. Friendship with God. It is faithful love. He loves us when we don’t deserve it. Proverbs 18:24 tells us …there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother. He’ll stick with you. By faith we can be His friend. He can be our friend. Abraham knew such a friendship with God: James 2:23 …Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Our Lord is called a friend of sinners. He is a friend of those who are undeserving, who simply trust Him. His love is the greatest love. John 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Our Lord is the greatest friend. He laid down His life for us. God’s love is Calvary love. John 13:34-35 A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. God’s love should mark how we live. God wants that for His church. Revelation 3 tells of the church at Philadelphia. God honoured this church. They had remained faithful and had held fast God’s Word. God's true believers of the last days will be such a church. “Philadelphia” means brotherly love. Romans 12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another. We belong to God’s family – as brothers and sisters together. We are God’s family because of the Love of God. Hebrews 13:1 tells us, “let Brotherly love continue”. Keep on loving. Our Lord Jesus said, "Love as I have loved you." There’s a lack of love nowadays. These are the last days. Loveless days. Matthew 24:12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Let’s aim to demonstrate the love of Christ in our relationships with others. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Put God’s love into action in your life. We can not only know the love of God, and know God as our true friend, but we can see His love flow in our life to others. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNtmhGi_v4w

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Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Rest comes as you obey Him. 1. Come to me. He wants our response. This is our great need. All you that are sick of sin. Look to Him. All are invited and all are promised rest. Simply come. 2. Receive the yoke I give you. Yoke speaks of direction. Stop going your own way. Team up with Him. 3. Learn from me. Humble yourself. Release your burden and come to the Burden bearer. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. He say , I will give. Receive… 1. His Rest. He promises rest. He says to us, Shalom, Peace. He is our Peace. The Bible tells of entering into His rest. We can know a refreshing. For our souls. He gives eternal peace and a ceasing from striving. His peace is Himself. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. His rest is forever. Those Who know Him have an absolute assurance of rest forever and eternal bliss. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Our gracious redeemer provides us his rest. The rest comes as we no longer trust our own works. Receive… 2. His Yoke. He says His yoke is easy – it is not hard. This yoke is good for you. We are workers together with God. Serving Him is useful for you. And He works with you. Hear His gracious call. It is earnest and it is simple. Receive His rest, His Yoke, and receive… 3. His Burden. This burden is light. It is not going to weigh you down as the cares and labours of life can do. God extends an offer of peace today – you can make peace with your maker and be reconciled to God. Receive. It’s really what faith is. What it is to believe. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jcUhjC26rU