If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour. John 12:26

Dear children, we learned last week about how a child can serve God. Jesus says, “If any man serve me, let him follow me”. This is the requirement set by Christ for those who serve Him. They are to obey His commandments. Everyone who serves Christ in obedience to His Word will be rewarded by God.

Today, we will meditate on the above-mentioned verse to learn about the outcome of serving Christ. There is a reward for serving Christ. This truth is affirmed by Christ Himself who said, “him will my Father honour.” This is a promise!

Jesus says, “and where I am, there shall also my servant be.” Do you know where Jesus is now? He is in heaven. Heaven is a beautiful city that Jesus has prepared for all His servants. In heaven, there is no need for the sun or electricity to light up the city; the very glory of God brightens it! The streets, which look like transparent glass, are made of pure gold. Everyone who serves Christ according to His Word will be walking on these streets.

Furthermore, Jesus promises to personally bring His servants to the beautiful city of heaven. He says, “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also” (John 14:3). Is this not a comforting thought and promise to all those who are serving Christ? To be with Christ in heaven is both a reward and a promise.

Jesus continues to say, “If any man serve me, him will my Father honour.” God honours everyone who serves the Lord Jesus Christ faithfully by rewarding him with crowns. The Bible speaks of five crowns, and these will be given out in heaven. Each crown represents the specific area of service rendered to Christ, and you can receive all five of
them, God willing. We will study the five different crowns in next week’s devotion.

Are you excited about serving Christ now? You should! You must serve Christ in appreciation of all the things that He has done for you. He suffered for you, and saved you from your sins, thus reconciling you to God. If you serve Him faithfully, He promises to bring you to the beautiful place that He has prepared for you, and you will be rewarded for serving Him. Having learnt these truths about Christ, let us serve Him joyfully.