Monday, February 13, 2023

Reflection - Paul Van Gorder - Surrendered Crowns

Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 36, "Surrendered Crowns", Page 42.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author
 

 You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power. - Revelation 4:11
PHOTO: You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power. - Revelation 4:11
Read: Revelation 4:6-11

Once during her reign, England's Queen Victoria listened to a chaplain preach a sermon about the second coming of Christ. Those near the royal box noticed that the queen's eyes were filled with tears.

When the service ended, she asked to see the chaplain alone. Seeing her great emotion, he asked why she was so moved. She replied, "Because of what you said about the coming again of the world's rightful King, I wish still to be here when He returns that I might lay my crown at His blessed feet!"

There are many incentives for faithful service that involve both our acts and our motives. These rewards, which are designated as "crowns" in the New Testament, are to be earned by those who have first received the gift of eternal life.

Perhaps you're saying, "I would never expect to be rewarded for what I do for Christ." Have you considered what you may do with any crown you receive on that day? There will be no trophy cases in heaven; no gloating over earthly accomplishments. Redeemed sinners will have the transcendent joy of casting their crowns before the throne and saying, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power" (Revelation 4:11).

Heaven's crowns are not for keeping but for casting at Christ's feet.
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 Once during her reign, England's Queen Victoria listened to a chaplain preach a sermon about the second coming of Christ.
PHOTO: Once during her reign, England's Queen Victoria listened to a chaplain preach a sermon about the second coming of Christ. Those near the royal box noticed that the queen's eyes were filled with tears.
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When the service ended, she asked to see the chaplain alone. Seeing her great emotion, he asked why she was so moved. She replied, "Because of what you said about the coming again of the world's rightful King, I wish still to be here when He returns that I might lay my crown at His blessed feet!"


 When the service ended, she asked to see the chaplain alone.
PHOTO: When the service ended, she asked to see the chaplain alone. Seeing her great emotion, he asked why she was so moved. She replied, "Because of what you said about the coming again of the world's rightful King, I wish still to be here when He returns that I might lay my crown at His blessed feet!"
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There are many incentives for faithful service that involve both our acts and our motives. These rewards, which are designated as "crowns" in the New Testament, are to be earned by those who have first received the gift of eternal life.


 There are many incentives for faithful service that involve both our acts and our motives.
PHOTO: There are many incentives for faithful service that involve both our acts and our motives. These rewards, which are designated as "crowns" in the New Testament, are to be earned by those who have first received the gift of eternal life.
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Perhaps you're saying, "I would never expect to be rewarded for what I do for Christ." Have you considered what you may do with any crown you receive on that day? There will be no trophy cases in heaven; no gloating over earthly accomplishments. Redeemed sinners will have the transcendent joy of casting their crowns before the throne and saying, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power" (Revelation 4:11).


 Perhaps you're saying
PHOTO: Perhaps you're saying, "I would never expect to be rewarded for what I do for Christ." Have you considered what you may do with any crown you receive on that day? There will be no trophy cases in heaven; no gloating over earthly accomplishments.
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Redeemed sinners will have the transcendent joy of casting their crowns before the throne
PHOTO: Redeemed sinners will have the transcendent joy of casting their crowns before the throne and saying, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power" (Revelation 4:11).
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Heaven's crowns are not for keeping but for casting at Christ's feet.

 Heaven's crowns are not for keeping but for casting at Christ's feet.
PHOTO: Heaven's crowns are not for keeping but for casting at Christ's feet.
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 Reflect and Pray
PHOTO: Reflect and Pray
Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His throne;
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own! - Bridges
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Reflection - Paul Van Gorder - Surrendered Crowns
Source (book): "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Chapter 36, "Surrendered Crowns", Page 42.
By Paul Van Gorder, Our Daily Bread Author



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Reference
[1] From "Classic Gem: Timeless Devotions from Our Daily Bread Authors", Copyright © 2021 by Our Daily Bread Ministries, Chapter 36, "Surrendered Crowns", Page 42.


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