PROMISE #180 - JUNE 29
Promise #180:
There is a crown of life waiting for everyone who loves My Son.
2 Timothy 4:8 (WEB)
From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day;
and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
The Apostle Paul is nearing the end of his life when he refers to his spiritual son, Timothy. He boldly proclaims that there is a crown of life/righteousness stored up in heaven for him, one that God Himself will place on his head on that special day.
He also says that there is not only a crown awaiting him but also for all who love the Lord Jesus Christ and eagerly anticipate His appearing. This makes me wonder if a literal crown is prepared for each one of us, possibly stored in some heavenly case, waiting to be presented on the day of Christ's appearing.
It is comforting to know that one day, I will stand before my God and Father and beside my elder brother, Jesus Christ, when the crowns will be handed out. Imagine how it will feel to have the King of kings place a crown on your head that will never fade!
Though I cannot fully grasp such a glorious thought, it does uplift my spirit in anticipation of that amazing day.
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Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank You that a crown of life awaits me at the end of my journey here on earth. I pray I will not grow weary in doing good as I continue to run the unique race set before me. Help me to visualize that glorious day when my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, places that crown upon my head.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.
There is a crown of life waiting for everyone who loves My Son.
2 Timothy 4:8 (WEB)
From now on, there is stored up for me the crown of righteousness,
which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to me on that day;
and not to me only, but also to all those who have loved his appearing.
The Apostle Paul is nearing the end of his life when he refers to his spiritual son, Timothy. He boldly proclaims that there is a crown of life/righteousness stored up in heaven for him, one that God Himself will place on his head on that special day.
He also says that there is not only a crown awaiting him but also for all who love the Lord Jesus Christ and eagerly anticipate His appearing. This makes me wonder if a literal crown is prepared for each one of us, possibly stored in some heavenly case, waiting to be presented on the day of Christ's appearing.
It is comforting to know that one day, I will stand before my God and Father and beside my elder brother, Jesus Christ, when the crowns will be handed out. Imagine how it will feel to have the King of kings place a crown on your head that will never fade!
Though I cannot fully grasp such a glorious thought, it does uplift my spirit in anticipation of that amazing day.
***
Responsive Prayer:
Father, thank You that a crown of life awaits me at the end of my journey here on earth. I pray I will not grow weary in doing good as I continue to run the unique race set before me. Help me to visualize that glorious day when my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, places that crown upon my head.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.