READ: 1
TIMOTHY 4:1-8
Believers
have a future. The believer’s future is so glorious that the human tongue can
hardly describe it. We shall spend eternity with God. This is not just all that
we have to gain. There are different types of crowns awaiting overcomers. Some
people will receive only one while some will receive two or more. Some will be
in the general department of heaven, while some will be in the court of the
Almighty God. Some will be far from the throne of God while others will be near
the throne with Him. Today, we would discuss The Crown of Righteousness. Those
who will receive this crown are those who painstakingly expect the second
coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. He has reserved this type of crown for those
who watch for the day of the Lord. To what day is our text referring? It is the
day Jesus Christ will appear in the sky to change our bodies. We shall receive
glorious bodies. After welcoming us, He will give us the crown of
righteousness. This day will be a day of great joy. Who are those expecting the
appearing of Jesus Christ? They are those living a holy life. When you keep
committing sin, you cannot at the same time pray for Christ to come quickly.
You surely know that His coming will bring judgment upon sinners. Those who
live a holy life will be honoured while sinners will be judged. Every earnest
believer is watching for the appearing of the Lord. A believer who is holy will
hasten to say: “Come, Lord Jesus.” Can you say, “Come, Lord Jesus” without
any fear of judgment? If the Lord were to appear in the sky right now, will you
be ready to meet Him?
MEMORIZE:
2 TIMOTHY 4:22 –The Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Grace be with you.
Amen.
