Sermon Illustrations: Reward

Two missionaries were returning home after many years of service. As the boat pulled in, there was a brass band. Their first thought was that it was for them, but they quickly realised there was a visiting dignitary. They collected their baggage and booked into a cheap motel. After a while, the man started to cry. "We've served God for many years. We've got no money, no house, and when we return home there's not even anyone to meet us." His wife looked at him and said, "We're not home yet."

What motivated Jesus as He suffered, was beaten, went to the cross? Heb 12:2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.