DAILY DEVOTIONAL Do you want a crown? The heavenly crown the Lord promises us is not our salvation. We have eternal life through His Son, which is the gift of God (John 3:36; Ephesians 2:8-9). The crown is our reward, given only to those who run and win the race (2 Timothy 4:7-8). God’s Word tells us to endure hardness as good soldiers of Jesus Christ, and to not entangle ourselves in the affairs of this world, that we may please Him who has called us to be soldiers (2 Timothy 2:3-4 KJV). If we fail the Lord, we will lose our reward and another will take the crown that God intended for us (Revelation 3:11). So watch and pray that you do not enter into temptation that might lead you astray from the straight and narrow way that leads to a crown and great reward. Fight the good fight of faith (1 Timothy 6:12). Keep the faith, finish the course, and win the crown. Keep your eyes on the goal and your hand on the plow (Luke 9:62). “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life” (James 1:12 NIV). When this life is over, if what you did was right, you’ll shine as the stars forever (Daniel 12:3). — James 1:12 ESV - Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 1 Corinthians 3:12-14 ESV - Now if anyone builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw— each one’s work will become manifest, for the Day will disclose it, because it will be revealed by fire, and the fire will test what sort of work each one has done. If the work that anyone has built on the foundation survives, he will receive a reward. Matthew 25:21 ESV - His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 06:39:15 +0000
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