Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 10:37-42
by: Jerry Johnson.
People seem to enjoy being rewarded for their efforts, and there is nothing wrong with this principle. In his conclusion to this commissioning discourse, Jesus describes two specific types of people who are rewarded, as much for their attitudes as their actions.
The first person is the servant of Christ. This individual puts Christ first by taking the cross daily to follow him. Eternity is always in view, to the point of willingly losing things in this life for the Lord. The other person is the one who receives those who are specifically called to spread the Gospel. To be blessed, churches need to be actively involved in the support of missions.