The writer of Hebrews (who I think is Paul) discussed Moses in the following verse:
Hebrews 11:26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.
The word recompence is defined as "repayment" or "give what is due for work or accomplishment". Looking at the verses surronding this verse, we can see what motivated and strengthened Moses to choose the afficltion with the people of God and foresake Egypt:
Moses Revelations:
Did not foresake his birthright (11:24) - meant more to him to be called a child of God than a child of Pharaoh's daughter
Sin is only pleasurable for a season. (11:25)
Esteem the reproach of Christ, he counted it a privelege to suffer shame for the name of Jesus (11:26)
He had RESPECT for the recompense of the reward, He saw the blessings of God as a sure thing, and saw them as HIGHER than anything he could ever have in this world without God. (11:26)
Feared God more than the wrath of the King (11:27)
He saw God through the eyes of Faith without seeing Him Physically (11:27 says INVISIBLE)
He was aquainted with the symbols of God (1 John 5:8 - Blood, Water, And Spirit) He sprinked the blood of the Passover, He passed through the Red Sea, followed the pillar of Cloud and Fire.
(Hebrews 11:28-29)
These are examples for the Church, no doubt when we read the book of Acts this is the same drive that got a hold of the Apostles. Peter after being filled with the Holy Ghost, was quoted saying that they should obey God rather than man, they indeed did see Jesus, and as per Acts 2:38, they applied the Blood, Water, and Spirit to their lives through obedience to Jesus' gospel (Romans 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-5). When Thomas was able to touch the Lord and put his hand in the Lord's wounds and in His side, Jesus said BLESSED are those who though haven't seen me, but yet still believe. We are blessed to be the folks that the Lord was talking about, if we can learn to RESPECT the RECOMPENSE of reward. Just as the Apostles told us, they were convinced of better things for us (Hebrews 6:9) things WHICH ACCOMPANY Salvation. God is NOT unrighteous to FORGET our LABOR OF LOVE that we do toward His name, in that we have ministered to the saints, AND DO MINISTER.
In other words, don't give up, and don't lose hope, if we faint not in due season WE SHALL REAP THE HARVEST.
"I've been working for Jesus a long time, and I'm not tired yet."
I believe the key to this is to never lose sight (respect) for the recompense of reward, I not only know that God is going to take care of me, I am convinced that it will be better than anything this world has to offer and I want to experience His reward. There is no bitterness in the blessings of God, no regret.
In Jesus Name!
