What we do in this life will either bring reward in heaven or be burned up! That should make us pause and look at our priorities. Are you working and worrying about things that will be burned up in the Day of Judgment? Or, are you spending time seeking to please God in everything you do and say and looking forward to that eternal reward?

A young man once studied violin under a world-renowned master. Eventually the time came for his first recital. Though the crowd cheered after each song, the young man looked unhappy. After he finished, he looked into the crowd and saw his master smiling and nodding approvingly. Immediately the young man was happy! The applause of the crowd meant nothing to him – it was the approval of his master that they young man sought. So too, as Christians, we must do everything to please our Master and find his approval! Are you seeking the Lord’s approval in al areas of your life, or are you living to please your friends, family, and co-workers?