CROWNS THAT AWAIT FOR US
Happy is a person who remain faithful under trials because when he
succeeds in passing such a test, he will receive as his reward the life which God
has promised to those who love him (James 1:12).
Bible tells about a number of
crowns which awaits for a winner and how to win the crown. The above verse is
a promise, God has given to us. God has many Crowns with him (Rev 19:12)
Angels also have crowns with them (Rev 06:2).
The 24 Elders have crowns
(Rev 4: 10b)
What all crowns awaits for us?
- GLORIOUS CROWNS:
A day is coming when the lord Almighty will be like a glorious
crown of flowers for his people who survive (Isaiah 28:5). - CROWN THAT LAST FOR EVER:
Every athlete……… but we do it for one that will last for ever
(1corinth9:25). - CROWN OF HAPPINESS:
For what is our hope, or joy or crown of rejoicing (1 Thesso 2:19). - CROWN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
There is laid up for me a crown of righteousness (II Time 4:8). - BEAUTIFUL CROWN: (Ezekiel 23:42d 16:12)
- HOLY CROWN:
Thou shalt put the mitre upon his head, and put the holy crown upon
the mitre (Exodus 29:6).
Some crowns are given to us as spiritual rewards, and some crowns
are awarded as earthly blessings and for inheritance.
What should we have do to get these crowns?
Remain faithful to God when under trials (James 1:12)
With all humility and many tears as St.Paul did God’s Work (The Acts
20:19).
The Disciples stayed with Jesus all through his trials (Luke 22:28) and
So did the brothers in Churches.
RIGHTEOUSNESS
One Should please god in every respect (Thessalo 2:4)
One should do the work of god (Philip 2:22))
A praise worthy living by god (II corin 10:28)
A person of endurance Manifestation of truth commanding ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of god. (II Cori 4:2)
Patient in spirit (Ecclesia 7.8b) PERSONS WHO LOVE GOD (JAMES 1:12) Every one that loves god love others (1 John 5:1)
Those who love god, hate evil(Psalm 97:10) Cautious about one’s soul Sacrificial love is equilent to loving god (Luke 7:47) In revelation we see “Hold that fast which thou last that no man take thy crown”.
Prayer: Lord ! help us to endure temptation, love others as we love ourselves and be righteous till the end of our life! Amen
Sol Pushpa Dennison