The Overcomer's Reward
“...be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Revelation 2:10
According to the Word of God, we can overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil “by the blood of the Lamb” (Rev. 12:11), and by relying on the power of Christ. The Bible also assures us that if we remain true to Him and fight the good fight of faith, we will receive a special reward in heaven.
After the Crimean War, a great celebration was held in London to honor the heroes wounded in battle. Queen Victoria was present to give out the medals. Some of the soldiers appeared with empty sleeves, some came on crutches, and some had bandaged foreheads. To each she gave the same sweet smile and the same high award. At last, a terribly maimed soldier was brought before the Queen on a litter. His arms and legs were gone. He had sacrificed even more than the rest. At the sight of him the Queen, with tears streaming down her cheeks, stepped forward and pinned a medal on his uniform. Then stooping down, she kissed his brow and said with great emotion, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Christian, others will not always appreciate your sacrifice; but the Heavenly Father knows all about it, and He will reward you with “a crown of life.” Don’t feel discouraged. Fight bravely on, “looking unto Jesus...who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross” (Heb. 12:2). Remember, “he that overcometh shall inherit all things” (Rev. 21:7). On that crowning day the King of kings will say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” What a glorious day that will be!
According to the Word of God, we can overcome the world, the flesh, and the devil “by the blood of the Lamb” (Rev. 12:11), and by relying on the power of Christ. The Bible also assures us that if we remain true to Him and fight the good fight of faith, we will receive a special reward in heaven.
After the Crimean War, a great celebration was held in London to honor the heroes wounded in battle. Queen Victoria was present to give out the medals. Some of the soldiers appeared with empty sleeves, some came on crutches, and some had bandaged foreheads. To each she gave the same sweet smile and the same high award. At last, a terribly maimed soldier was brought before the Queen on a litter. His arms and legs were gone. He had sacrificed even more than the rest. At the sight of him the Queen, with tears streaming down her cheeks, stepped forward and pinned a medal on his uniform. Then stooping down, she kissed his brow and said with great emotion, “Well done, good and faithful servant!”
Christian, others will not always appreciate your sacrifice; but the Heavenly Father knows all about it, and He will reward you with “a crown of life.” Don’t feel discouraged. Fight bravely on, “looking unto Jesus...who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross” (Heb. 12:2). Remember, “he that overcometh shall inherit all things” (Rev. 21:7). On that crowning day the King of kings will say, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant.” What a glorious day that will be!
Fight the good faith with all thy might!
Christ is thy strength and Christ thy right:
Lay hold on life and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
Christ is thy strength and Christ thy right:
Lay hold on life and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
