The reward of Holiness, righteousness, and unjust

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Revelation  22:11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.  22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Our God is a kind and just God, who will never engage one without giving rewards, He is not an usurper that fails to reward anyone who has served in Him in any capacity

In the verse 12 of the book of Revelation, Jesus delivers a promise to return "soon," which is from a Greek word that more accurately means "quickly." This has more to do with how Jesus is coming than when. His return will be sudden and unpredictable (Matthew 24:36).

Also, this promise includes the fact that God will reward  each person according to his deeds. Faithful believers may anticipate rewards, but unbelievers must face punishment.

When the apostle Paul neared execution, he looked forward to receiving the crown of righteousness that the Lord would award to him. He added that he would not be the only one to receive this reward. He said all who have loved Jesus' appearing will also receive the crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8). Other crowns (James 1:12; 1 Peter 5:4) are promised to faithful believers that will likely be awarded at the Judgment Seat of Christ.

Second Corinthians 5:10 states: "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil."

This is often referred to as the "Bema seat," and is not the same as the judgment given to those who reject Christ. Unbelievers will be judged at the great white throne and be sentenced to eternal suffering in the lake of fire (Revelation 20:11–15). 

When Jesus returns, He will reward the righteous but punish the unrighteous. Daniel 12:10 states that in the end time "Many shall purify themselves and make themselves white and be refined, but the wicked shall act wickedly."

Someday it will be too late for the unsaved to change their destination by repenting and believing in Jesus. Hebrews 3:15 implores: "Today, if you hear his voice., do not harden your hearts."

The reward you will receive on the day of judgement shall be determined by the kind of life you live now. Are you righteous, holy, or unjust, check your life now.

The best time to make amends and realign your life back to Christ in holiness and righteousness is now, next minute may be too late, next hour may be too late, tomorrow may be too late. Repent now.

God bless you.

Prayer key:

1. Lord thank you for the blessing of another day in Jesus Christ name.

2. Lord, help me to have a good reward the the you shall come in your glory in Jesus Christ name.

3. Lord, help me not to deceive myself in Jesus Christ name.

4. Thank you for answered prayers in Jesus Christ name. Amen.