”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 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.“
2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV
Paul’s boldly declared as he awaited in prison his death, “I have fought an excellent fight. I have finished my full course with all my might and I’ve kept my heart full of faith. There’s a crown of righteousness waiting in heaven for me, and I know that my Lord will reward me on His day of righteous judgment. And this crown is not only waiting for me, but for all who love and long for His unveiling”. Paul overcame the flesh as he lived in the Spirit and declared that like a champion he ran the race and completed the course, carefully guarding his faith. Paul was confident that his wreath of righteousness awaited him as a testimony to the Lord’s righteous judgment. The Lord Jesus crowned Paul on that day, the moment he stepped out of his body. Not only Paul, but everyone who loves the brilliance of Christ by his appearing, will be jointly crowned with a wreath of honour. Let’s have faith in the magnitude of what awaits us, who are in Christ. Amen!
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