2 Timothy 4:8 – Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Paul shares with us the reward that believers will receive when we appear before the Lord:
There is a crown of righteousness that the Lord Himself will give as a reward to Paul and us on Judgment Day.
We will be rewarded for staying the course.
We will be rewarded for keeping the faith.
We will be rewarded for remaining steadfast and immovable.
The righteous crown we receive will be:
A band that encircles the head designating honor to a king or कुईं.
There are two types of crowns:
1. Stephanos – worn by athletes.
2. Diadema – worn by a king. I believe Paul is saying that we will wear the crown for kings and queens.
This will not be just any crown but a “Righteous Crown.” This crown speaks of godliness, of being upright and moral, having right standing with God, and speaks of virtue.
Paul said God will give him the crown as a reward for his labor, faith, faithfulness and finishing the race given to him.
He also said the crown will belong to those of us that are longing for the Lord’s return.
There is a reward for your faith, for pouring out your life for God, and for running your race to its completion. A crown is waiting with your name on it.
Are you preparing so that you will be crowned?
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