What does the Bible say about the believer's reward?

In Genesis 15:1, the Lord tells Abram, 'I am your shield, your protection, and your exceeding great reward.' This indicates that the believer's primary reward is not a collection of earned merits or rewards based on works, but rather the presence and person of the Lord Himself. The essence of our inheritance does not rest on what we accomplish on earth but is rooted in our union with Christ and the grace afforded to us through Him. Understanding this shifts the focus from a performance-based reward system to one centered wholly on God's grace and our relationship with Him.