“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”

Psalms 1:3

The Reward of the Righteous: Being born again by the Word of God (I Peter 1:23), we have our conversation and conduct (Phil. 3:20; I Peter 1:15; 3:16) wrought in Christ: (II Cor. 5:5) diverse from the world, separated unto an holy calling; and to be a peculiar people. Amen. Speech and action which cannot be condemned (II Peter 3:11).

 Thus, we have eternal and everlasting rewards. Not only in the life to come but in this life in Christ we live daily in this world. Christ, who is our life (Col. 3:4) and theWord is our endless source of divine and spiritual Bread: we are as a tree planted by the rivers of water. (Will your an-chor hold in the storms of life. When the clouds un-fold their wings of strife? When the strong tides lift, and the ca-bles strain. Will your an-chor drift, or firm re-main? We have an an-chor that keeps the soul  Stead-fast and sure, while the bil-lows roll, Fast-ened to the Rock which can-not move, Grounded firm and deep in the Sav-ior’s love.  Priscilla J Owens;  Arr. William J. Kirkpatrick 1882) Planted deep into the Word and love of Christ Jesus our Saviour. We are as that tree by endless flowing rivers of faith, hope, charity, comfort, peace, and contentment. Giving us a full life of fruitful bearing in the cause and for the profit of Christ. (“Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.” Rom. 7:4) (“Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God.” Phil.1:11)

 This fruit which we have in Christ cannot and will not fade, decay, or perish but will endure to our eternal stay of abode in glory by Christ Jesus our Saviour. (“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.” John 15:16)

 The things we endeavor or wish to gain in must be in the will and mind of Christ. Not to be driven into or riled up to do by the flesh but to be led of the Spirit in all holiness, love, righteousness, purity and peace. Knowing then the fruits which we bear will accomplish and prosper in the will of God and of Christ. Providing a treasure trove built up in the heavenlies by Christ Jesus for His faithful saints unto His glory and praise. (“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Jer. 29:11)