§. 145. Of the recompence of reward.
AN especial motive whereby Moses was induced to prefer the Society of Gods people, and Christ himself, though accompanied with affl•…•…ction and 〈◊〉〈◊〉, is thus expressed, For he had respect unto the recompence of reward. This causal a 1.1 for, apparently noteth out a reason, or motive, of that which 〈◊〉〈◊〉 before.
This phrase, b 1.2 the recompence of reward, is the interpretation of one Greek 〈◊〉〈◊〉; whereof, see Chap. 3. v. 2. §. 16. According to the notation of the word 〈◊〉〈◊〉 signisieth a reward, whereby one is recompenced. This recompence 〈◊〉〈◊〉, being applyed to man, in reference to God who gives it (as is 〈◊〉〈◊〉, v. 6. §. 23.) doth not impert any desert on mans part: but abundant 〈◊〉〈◊〉 on Gods part, who will not suffer any thing to be done or endured for 〈◊〉〈◊〉, without recompence.
That •…•…eward may stand with free grace, is shewed, Chap. 8. v. 8. §. 43.
Quest. What may be the reward here intended?* 1.3
Answ. It is not here distinctly set down: but by the inference of the reward 〈◊〉〈◊〉 that which went before, as the occasion of the reward, it may be colle∣•…•… in general, that it was higher honour, better pleasure, more precious trea∣•…•… than could be had in Egypt.
More particularly, the recompence might be both in the Militant Church on 〈◊〉〈◊〉, and also in the Triumphant Church in Heaven.
In the Militant Church, he was the chief Governor; and he had much delight 〈◊〉〈◊〉 the manifestation of Gods glory to him, and much pleasure in the assurance of Gods favour, and the precious treasures of the graces of Gods Spirit.
In the Triumphant Church, there are honors, pleasures, and treasures 〈◊〉〈◊〉, unconceivable.
By this it appears, that there is a reward for the faithfull.
Of the reward of good works, see Chap. 6. v. 9. §. 57.
Of the reward of patience, see Chap. 6. v. 12. §. 88.
Of the reward of suffering, see Chap. 10. v. 34. §. 130, 132.