Blessed is the
man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the
crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. – James 1.12
I wish I knew more about the
crowns that we are promised in the word of God. All I know for sure is that
they are some kind of reward for living for God and that we will one day have
the joy of casting them at Jesus’ feet.
God has promised a crown of
life to all those who love Him. Enduring trials is a true test for loving God.
If we don’t love God we are not going to survive the trials. So as we learn to
love Him to carry us through the trials we prove our love for Him.
Somehow at the end of our
days if we have shown our love by trusting Him He will give each of us this crown
of life.
Revelation 2.10 also
mentions the crown of life in the context of tribulation:
Do not fear any of those
things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some
of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten
days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life
This word translated ‘crown’
simply means a reward. For those who love God through testing and trial will
receive this special reward. We already have eternal life, so this is a separate
reward intended as a motivation to stick with it through the testings and
receive this eternal reward.
What blessing to be able to look
for a special reward from God.
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