God is not unjust to forget the work and labor of love shown toward His name. Through overcoming and performing the works that bring about necessary changes, as well as ministering to the saints, the efforts put forth are remembered by Him. The reward for such diligence is significant, as He promises to give to everyone according to their work. As Jesus Christ declared, "Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work." This reward is based on the quality of the labor, whether built with gold, silver, and precious stones, or with wood, hay, and straw, as each one's work will be tested by fire. If the work endures, a reward will be received; if it is burned, there will be loss, yet salvation may still be granted through trial. God desires that His people build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ with faith accompanied by righteous works, for faith without works is dead. He looks to those who are poor in spirit and of a contrite heart, trembling at His word, to reward them for diligently seeking Him. The labor involves breaking up the fallow ground of stubborn hearts, sowing in righteousness, and reaping in mercy until He comes to rain righteousness upon them. This process of laboring for God, as seen in the pattern of ancient Israel with their agricultural efforts, mirrors the spiritual diligence required to prepare for the Kingdom of God. The ultimate aim is to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, presenting oneself as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to Him. By putting off the old self and putting on the new man created according to God in righteousness and true holiness, one labors to become like Him. God promises that the rewards for such labor will be given at the time of judgment when Christ returns, rewarding His servants, the prophets, and the saints, both small and great, according to their deeds. Thus, the call is to draw close to God, always asking for help to build on the foundation of Jesus Christ with the best materials, that one might glorify Him by attaining the greatest reward possible in heaven.