VOP 2022: July 5, 2022 Reward from above or Award from abroad? Choose right

VOP 2022: July 5, 2022 Reward from above or Award from abroad? Choose right Interestingly both scenarios look similar and seem exciting. The former is from Heaven (above)while the latter is from the earth (abroad). Everyone loves to be appreciated and also given commendation, but unfortunately this may not always be possible. On the contrary not everyone (few) cares about the outcome of their journey in terms of how God will grade or score them. The earthly competition we get into with a fellow man is very unnecessary if we understand the reality that God does not value or care about the things we chase after. One thing is very dear to His (God’s) heart, and that is our soul (salvation) and the salivation or souls of others related or connected to us. Eternity is our permanent destination while the Earth is a temporary residence. Therefore God is more interested in making sure we return back to Him in Heaven rather than be consumed by the earthly lusts which have not plans of travelling with us to our final destination. Let us take heed and focus more on eternity by setting more connected or engrafted in the Word (Jesus Christ). Nuggets 1. You need the approval and applaud of Heaven and not the applaud or praises of men. 2. Award is received on earth and is a sign of appreciation by men, not God. 3. Reward on the other hand is released or given by God for ONLY the qualified at the end of their journey on earth. 4. When we are in competition with men, we are seeking for award and not reward, because no man can thank you the way God will thank you. 5. God’s appreciation or reward is as permanent as a seal, but man’s appreciation or award is conditional and temporal because it cannot leave the earth with you when your assignment is done. 6. The Choices we make on earth play a large role on the outcome of our journey and how we end our journey on earth. 7. On earth there is comparison, some appear superior or inferior, but in Heaven all men are graded equally by the Spirit of God Prayer: Father grant me the grac