WHO LOVE HIM
There are many rewards and benefits promised throughout the Bible, however they are not available to everyone as many seem to believe, but really only to those “who love Him.” Seven times in the Bible (NKJV) is this phrase used and each time there is a different blessing or benefit associated.
In Deuteronomy 7:9, it is said that He is faithful. “…He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments…”
In Judges 5:31, we read about His protection. “Thus, let all your enemies perish, O LORD! But let those who love Him be like the sun when it comes out in full strength…”
Psalms tell of His preserving power. “The Lord preserves all who love Him, but all the wicked He will destroy…” (Psalms 145:20).
Daniel refers to God not only as the faithful one but as the great and awesome God who keeps His word. “…‘O Lord, great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant and mercy with those who love Him and with those who keep His commandments,’…”(Daniel 9:4).
The Bible speaks of places and events unimaginable to us in this present time, things which we cannot comprehend. “…[I]t is written: ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him’…” (1Corinthians 2:9).
James 1:12 tells us that if we can endure the pangs of temptation until we are approved, then we will receive the promise of eternal life. “Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”
This book also tells us of those who will be given riches in faith and who will be the heirs of the kingdom. “…Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised those who love him?…” (James 2:5).
As seen above, we have promises of a faithful and powerful God; of a God full of mercy. One who keeps His covenants and who protects, preserves, and promises inconceivable glory in an eternal life, rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom. These are only some of what awaits those who love Him.
It may best be summed up in Romans 8:28, when Paul says: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” That, in turn, should give one enough to think about.
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