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Monday, September 21, 2020

OUR CROWN AWAITS - Anyone who has run a marathon can tell you how difficult the race is. No matter how good you are, how well trained, how prepared, there are times in the race you just want to quit. But those who persevere till the end receive a prize. Today, athletes compete for trophies and medals. But in God's race, we win something far more precious -- a crown that is incorruptible. Just when you think you can’t run any further, you can! Press through and press on for the great prize - God is with us, strengthening our feeble knees and moving us in the right direction - In 490 B.C., the Athenians won a crucial and decisive battle over the forces of King Darius I of Persia, on a plain near the Greek town of Marathon. Upon delivering the important message of their victory, the Greek soldier who came to tell the good news died -- he had completed the 26-mile course running and bearing good news, and did it totally unreserved until he died. Today marathons are run all over the world, commemorating that very event 2500 years ago. Anyone who has run a marathon can tell you how difficult the race is. No matter how good you are, there are times in the race you just want to quit. But those who persevere till the end receive a prize. Back in King Darius' day, one would win only a crown made of laurel leaves. Today, athletes compete for trophies and medals. But in God's race, we win something far more precious -- a crown that is incorruptible.

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Our Crown Awaits!

Anyone who has run a marathon can tell you how difficult the race is. No matter how good you are, how well trained, how prepared, there are times in the race you just want to quit. But those who persevere till the end receive a prize. Today, athletes compete for trophies and medals. But in God's race, we win something far more precious -- a crown that is incorruptible. Just when you think you can’t run any further, you can! Press through and press on for the great prize - God is with us, strengthening our feeble knees and moving us in the right direction

George Whitten

Worthy Ministries

“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” - Hebrews 12:1-2

In 490 B.C., the Athenians won a crucial and decisive battle over the forces of King Darius I of Persia, on a plain near the Greek coastal town of Marathon.

Upon delivering the important message of their victory, the Greek soldier who came to tell the good news died -- he had completed the 26-mile course running and bearing good news, and did it totally unreserved until the moment he died.

Today marathons are run all over the world, commemorating that very event 2500 years ago.

Anyone who has run a marathon can tell you how difficult the race is.

No matter how good you are, how well trained, how prepared, there are times in the race you just want to quit.

But those who persevere till the end receive a prize.

Back in King Darius' day, one would win only a crown made of laurel leaves.

Today, athletes compete for trophies and medals.

But in God's race, we win something far more precious -- a crown that is incorruptible.

I bet you're tired today.

You are overworked, overstressed, overwhelmed ...

DONE!

Be encouraged!

Just when you think you can’t run any further, you can!

C'mon! Press through and press on for the great prize!

God is with us, strengthening our feeble knees and moving us in the right direction!!

Worthy Ministries is a Christian organization based in the United States and Israel with a global outreach to more than 120 countries on a daily basis.

Though we are an internet ministry, we are also significantly involved in the land of Israel.

Each week, Worthy Ministries delivers thousands of daily devotionals and news briefs across the globe. This past year alone, we have sent out more than 5.2 million news briefs and inspirational devotionals. We have received thousands of encouraging responses from appreciative subscribers. And many millions have utilized our sites and services, including Worthy News, Worthy Chat, Worthy Devotions, and Worthy Christian Forums.

https://www.worthydevotions.com/christian-devotional/our-crown-awaits

Sunday, September 13, 2020

UNFADING CROWN OF GLORY - When Jesus appears to us, all those faithful shepherds will receive from Him the “unfading crown of glory.” At His appearing for the church at the Bema seat He will reward each one according to his works. Most believe that the “crown of glory” is not a literal crown but is symbolic of the sharing of His glory and honor. All of us believers will be glorified — so we will receive His glory - but for some, such as these faithful shepherds, will receive an additional amount of glory and honor - Shepherd the Flock of God - “So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: 2 shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; 3 not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” Peter exhorts the elders to be good shepherds — to shepherd their flock voluntarily, by the will of God, not for gain and not lording it over them. Thus, they should be examples to their flock. Peter sets up Jesus, our Chief Shepherd, as our best example. When He appears to us, all those faithful shepherds — those who have followed the shepherd’s rules — will receive from Him the unfading crown of glory. His appearing, for the church will be at the first phase of His coming and at the Bema seat, where He will reward each one according to his works. Most believe that the crown of glory is not a literal crown but is symbolic of the sharing of His glory and honor.

The Rewards for the Christians - Ralph Howe Ministries

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Unfading Crown of Glory

What is the Unfading Crown of Glory?

What Is the Significance of Rewards and Crowns in the Bible? - Bible Study

When Jesus appears to us, all those faithful shepherds will receive from Him the “unfading crown of glory.” At His appearing for the church at the Bema seat He will reward each one according to his works. Most believe that the “crown of glory” is not a literal crown but is symbolic of the sharing of His glory and honor. All of us believers will be glorified — so we will receive His glory - but for some, such as these faithful shepherds, will receive an additional amount of glory and honor

Stephen Nielsen

Shepherd the Flock of God

“So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: ²shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; ³not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock. ⁴And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” - 1 Peter 5:1-4 English Standard Version

In 1 Peter chapter 5, Peter exhorts the elders among his readers to be good shepherds — to shepherd their flock voluntarily, by the will of God, not for gain and not lording it over them.

Thus, they should be examples to their flock.

In verse 4, Peter sets up Jesus, our Chief Shepherd, as our best example.

When He appears to us, all those faithful shepherds — those who have followed the shepherd’s rules (verses 2-3) — will receive from Him the unfading crown of glory.

Carnival crowns on display at the "All That Glitters" Exhibition at the Longue Vue in New Orleans, 2011

His appearing, for the church will be at the first phase of His coming and at the Bema seat, where He will reward each one according to his works (1 Corinthians 3:12-15).

Now as for this crown of glory, what actually is this?

Most believe that it is not a literal crown but is symbolic of the sharing of His glory and honor.

All of us who are believers will be glorified — so we will receive His glory.

But it seems that for some, such as these faithful elders (shepherds), they will receive an additional amount of glory and honor.

We should take note also that this glory and honor (as well as all of our spiritual gifts) is not something that we receive and keep as our own possession.

It is really something that is His and that is shared with us.

Thus, it is not something that we will boast about for eternity; rather, we will forever be grateful for this shared gift, because it will make us feel closer to Him.

My name is Stephen Nielsen, from Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA. This blog is dedicated to the study of Bible prophecy, with an emphasis on our Lord’s return. My writing will be mainly from two sources: as excerpts from the book I am now writing (I think it will be titled The Rapture of the Church), and from my own personal study. I will also do my best to bring you up-to-date news (with my comments) that I think is relevant to the study of prophecy and that indicates that His coming is near.

Many well-meaning Christians these days think that spending time on anything related to prophecy is a waste of time—that it is more of a distraction from doing the Lord’s work. Well, that may be true of some. But I think there is great value in a well-intended study of prophecy: 1) it will show us that His Word is true and reliable, as we see prophecy fulfilled; 2) it serves to stir us up to holiness, love and good works, as we see indicators that His coming is near (Heb. 10:24-25); 3) a knowledge of prophecy will serve to make us better witnesses, as we will be able to relate better to others the urgency of the hour—that now is the time for salvation; and 4) as we are reminded of the resurrection and the rapture, it will serve to comfort and encourage us (1 Thess. 4:18).

https://studyingbibleprophecy.wordpress.com/2016/09/22/what-is-the-unfading-crown-of-glory-from-1-peter-54/

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