355. Recompense of Reward
Hebrews 11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
By faith Moses was able to comprehend the rewards that would come from faithfulness to the Lord. By faith we also can trust the promise of reward. The promise tells us both the certainty and the worth of the rewards of grace. Following Christ is worth it. By faith we know there is a reward and that reward is great riches worth more than the treasures of the world.
Moses by faith was able to bear the reproach of Christ; even though he did not know Christ in 1500 B.C. he believed Him. To the believer, the reproach of Christ is great riches. The reward is greater than the treasures of Egypt (the world). The wealth and promises of the world cannot compare with the knowledge of Christ. Believers are willing to suffer for Christ and remain faithful to Him in the face of the threat of suffering. Also believers know that the wealth and fame that the world offers is not worth the riches of Christ.
We have a great reward coming; that’s a promise. Because we know and believe this to be true we are able to endure many things during this life. It is important to remember that the promised rewards are rewards of grace, not of merit. “Reward” sounds like some payment we have earned or worked for. But No, the reward is earned by Jesus Christ and given by grace. If the reward depended upon us we could never be sure; but if the recompense of the reward depends upon Christ we can be sure. Nothing can compare to the rewards of grace that are coming our way by faith in Jesus Christ.