Thursday 23^rd February 2023: Written by Marlene*

Today, our world is very divided and this division can also be found in the Church- the Body of Christ. Jesus did warn us than many will fall away, and many will be deceived by a false and lying doctrine; basically the doctrine of demons.

Did you know that the actual false teachers appearing in many churches today and misleading the flock are specifically trained to become false ministers, with the sole purpose of destroying those who are called to Salvation? They actually go to ‘seminary’ to learn how to deceive and mislead the flock, especially the new Christians who hear the calling and are looking to find a place to worship.

These new ones are easily led astray, especially since the have not yet received their anointing and still have the love of the world within their hearts. They are led to embrace the doctrine of Satan as they sing and dance with ungodly music and lying words.

These false men and women teachers and ministers are only in it for the money, which provides for them a great and lavish life-style. How is it possible that the LGBTQXYZ movement has made it into the church and is destroying many lives? This is an orchestrated effort by Satan and his minions to corrupt the lives of those who are seeking after Jesus and His Saving Grace.

I wanted to post something positive today, and I thought about some of the REWARDS we will receive as Followers of Christ Jesus. There are actually five Crowns reserved and laid up for us among our ‘Heavenly Treasures’.

As I was thinking about how to approach this topic, a thought came to me to go to this:

REVELATION Chapter 3: 7-12

7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.

10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.

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Here are FIVE CROWNS we receive as reward.

1. Crown of Incorruptibility– This one we receive for running the race and never giving up. Staying true to the word and fighting the good fight, until the end.

1CORINTHIANS Chapter 9:24-27

24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

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2. Crown of Rejoicing– This one we receive for winning Souls and being in the presence of Our LORD at His coming.

1THESSALONIANS Chapter 2:19

19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

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3. Crown of Righteousness- This one we receive for ‘loving His Appearing’. 2TIMOTHY Chapter 4:7-8

7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

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.

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4. Crown of Life- This one we receive for our persecution and trials and also for our Love of the LORD.

REVELATION Chapter 2:9-10

9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Also-

JAMES Chapter 1: 12

12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

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5. Crown of Glory– This one is given to the Faithful Pastors and Ministers who feed the flock.

1PETER Chapter 5:1-4

1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:

2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;

3 Neither as being lords over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.

4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

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We must continue in our walk and do as we are commanded by Our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. We must also pray for the spirit of Humility and Meekness and Grace to always be with us, because it is very challenging to be as we ought to be, especially when we live in a world where evil is being nurtured and cultivated right before our very eyes… the tares are being made ready for the harvest. All these gifts are what we need to feel towards our Lord.

These are a few of the things I have to understand, especially Meekness.

Christ Jesus is LORD and KING and we wait in our blessed hope for His appearing.

Peace and Love to you all in Christ Jesus. M.

Edited on Thursday 23^rd February, 2023: Written by Marlene

original post: 14^th April, 2019 on WCF.

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