April 17

Suffering brings rewards Reference Page

Take hope, all ye downtrodden saints and ye outcasts, who remain steadfast to the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Reference: Colossians 1:23 if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister.

All ye, who have suffered lost for the Lord's sake or for the testimony of the Lamb's words, the Lord has already laid up great rewards for you in His Everlasting Kingdom of Heaven.
Reference: Matthew 25:21 "His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.'

No thief can steal nor rust corrupt nor time erode your greatest reward, already in store for you.
Reference: Matthew 6:20 "But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal;

Your reward is sealed and is certain.
Reference: 2 Timothy 4:8 in the future there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to all who have loved His appearing.

The more you suffer now, the greater your reward will be in Heaven.
Reference: Revelation 2:10 'Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.