Facing Eternity

Paul has traveled to Corinth and answers the question of his Apostle status.

Acts 18:1-17
2 Corinthisans 5:10

The Bema Seat, was the place from where judgements were rendered, where the Torah could be read from, where one would teach from.  It was a place of honor. 

Service, Not Salvation
How will you represent Him?
What is the fruit of your life?

God's Steward
Approach each day, not as an opportunity for you but to represent God to your realm of influence.

Casting Crowns
Each of us, as Christians, receive one or more crowns.
These then are to be thrown as Jesus' feet.

I would not pretend to understand the importance of rewards beyond life.
I would not pretend to understand why "crowns".
Giving them back to Jesus - sure, all is His to begin with!

I have no comfort with the thought of eternal reward.
I take comfort in the thought of eternal clemency ...
I guess, what is important is to use each day we are given to life His life, not our own.
To know we can then face eternity in His comfort ...