The Reward of Well-doing Surely Comes
Henry Melvill, that masterful preacher of the nineteenth century, once expounded upon the principle that faithful obedience carries its own compensation. He observed that many...
This is historical examples on divine reward and hidden faithfulness, drawing on Psalms 127:6.
Henry Melvill, that masterful preacher of the nineteenth century, once expounded upon the principle that faithful obedience carries its own compensation. He observed that many servants labor in obscurity, their virtues unnoticed by earthly masters, yet their work is recorded in the ledgers of Almighty Adonai — the Lord God. Consider the faithful steward who tends his master's vineyard with unwavering diligence, though receiving no accolade or increase of wages.…
Sign up free to read the full illustration
Join fellow pastors who prep smarter — free account, no credit card.
Sign Up FreeScripture References
Powered by ChurchWiseAI
IllustrateTheWord is part of the ChurchWiseAI family — AI tools built for pastors, churches, and ministry leaders.
PewSearch
Find Your Church Home
The most complete church directory in the US and Canada. 218,000+ churches searchable by location, denomination, and tradition.
Search ChurchesChurchWiseAI
Voice Agent & Church Chatbot
24/7 AI phone receptionist and website chatbot for churches — answers calls, handles questions, and follows up with visitors automatically.