24/05/2026
Jesus Is Lord Angeles City Sunday Worship and Healing Morning Service | May 24, 2026 | 7:00 AM
The Reward of Faithfulness That Endures Revelation 2:9-10 | 2 Timothy 4:7-8
Ptr. Alexander Punzalan
“God will honor and reward those who remain steadfast in their faith and service.”
Our temporary hardships, when endured and overcome through faith, will never be wasted because God has prepared eternal rewards for those who faithfully persevere.
Bible Characters Who Endured and Were Rewarded by God:
1. Daniel and the Three Hebrew Men – The Faith in God Test (Having steadfast faith in God even when facing punishment and death)
Daniel 3:16-18 | Daniel 3:29-30 | Daniel 6:16 | Daniel 6:28
2. Abraham – The Obedience and Sacrificial Test (Willing to offer and sacrifice everything to God)
Genesis 22:2 | Genesis 22:16-18
3. Job – The Faithfulness Test
(Endured and passed whatever trials encountered)
Job 1:21 | Job 42:10
4. Jesus – The Loyalty and Worship Test (Overcoming worldly offers and temptations)
Matthew 4:3-4 | Matthew 4:6-7 | Matthew 4:9-10 | Luke 4
5. Paul – The Dedication and Commitment Test
(Sharing the Gospel of Christ in the midst of hardships and persecution)
2 Corinthians 11:23-28 | 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 | 2 Timothy 3:10-12 | 2 Timothy 4:7-8
6. The Macedonian Church – The Generosity Faith Test (Giving generously despite financial difficulties)
2 Corinthians 8:2 | 2 Corinthians 9:8
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
1 Corinthians 10:13
“And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
Glory to God! 🙌