well done my good and faithful servant

Over the course of my working career I have received promotions and wage increases, but without being affirmed they mean little. It means so much to hear those words "well done my good and faithful servant". Its very motivating.

One day we will have the opportunity to hear those words from our saviour. In the meantime we are given clear direction on how to live. I am not suggesting that those words should be our only motivator but rather an added bonus, a bi product. I am suggesting that our motivation to live for Christ should be the fact that he spared his life for us so that we can have eternity with him.

As per the below parable, will our master (Jesus) one day say to us "well done my good and faithful servant".

Matthew 25:21 (http://www.biblegateway.com)

New International Version (NIV)

²¹ “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’

Will you hear from Him, “Well done my good and faithful servant?”