10 Powerful Rewards for Following Jesus

Following Jesus has great reward.

Sure, we also know there are costs.

Such as the call to deny our desires and pick up our cross.

Family and friends may disown us.

Or, we can suffer persecution and ridicule.

Still, let’s not forget the powerful rewards. And one greatest reward of all. I list ten rewards here and save the best for last.

(1.)  Reward of Eternal and Abundant Life: Following Jesus

“I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” (John 10:10)

(2.)  Reward of Righteousness

“If you know that he is righteous, you may be sure that everyone who practices righteousness has been born of him.” (1 John 2:29)

We follow Jesus in a foreign culture of unrighteousness. And those who refuse to follow Him have destruction as their end. 

Because “enemies of the cross” make their belly a god and glory in shame. Since their minds are set on earthly things. “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” (See Philippians 3:18-20)

Do we desire to follow Christ and His righteousness, Sunday through Saturday, 24/7?

True disciples not only want to follow Jesus, but also follow through by seeking to stay on the path of righteousness.

(3.)  Reward of a Good Shepherd: Following Jesus

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)

Jesus tenderly cares for His sheep with provision, protection and power over the enemy who seeks to devour us. And He gladly leaves the ninety-nine to search for us when we are lost.

(4.)  Reward of Jesus Never Forsaking Us

“I will never leave you nor forsake you.” (Hebrews 13:5b)

Jesus at the great commission, “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20b)

(5.)  Reward of Completeness and Wholeness: Following Jesus

No other thing or person on this earth completes us. Jesus alone completes us and makes us whole.

“For in Him all the fullness of Deity dwells in bodily form, and in Him you have been made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority.” (Colossians 2:9-10 NASB)

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(6.)  Reward of Peace in Troubled Times

“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” (Isaiah 9:6)

(7.)  Reward of a Spiritual Inheritance: Following Jesus

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:23-24 

“If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise.” (Galatians 3:29)

(8.)  Reward of Jesus Coming Back for Us

When Jesus left this earth after His resurrection, during His ascension, He made a promise to His closest followers that He will return one day for all who call Him Lord and Savior. 

“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.” (Revelation 22:12)

I’m ready and waiting in anticipation for Jesus to return. Are you?

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(9.)  Reward of Christ “in” Us: Following Jesus

“But if Christ is in you, although the body is dead because of sin, the Spirit is life because of righteousness.” (Romans 8:10)

“Christ in you, the hope of glory.” (Colossians 1:27b)

(10.)  The Greatest Reward is Jesus! We Get Him!

Many believers lose their way in life chasing their dreams, while not fully seeking Christ. 

Yet, Jesus is the best reward of all!

No other person or desire or passion we follow brings the same level of reward. Nothing equals Christ. He has no competition.

Jesus is our all in all.

Sadly, following Jesus can become more about a posture instead of a person. Then, we focus on the “how” and “what” instead of the “who.” 

But Jesus is the best part.

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My list of rewards isn’t exhaustive, but Jesus is! 

What reward spoke to you or what would you add?

Last week’s post: 6 Prayers to Unleash God’s Supernatural Power

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