Morning by Morning, April 29 - Casting Down Our Crowns
Good morning, Lord Jesus. King of kings and Lord of lords, be the King of my heart and the Lord of my life -- this day and every day. ...
“Day and night without ceasing they sing,
‘Holy, holy, holy,
the Lord God the Almighty,
who was and is and is to come.
And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to the One who is seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall before the One who is seated on the throne and worship the One who lives forever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne, singing,
‘You are worthy, our Lord and God,
to receive glory and honor and power,
for You created all things,
and by Your will they existed and were created’”
(Revelation 4:8-11).
You are worthy of it all. You’re worthy to receive all glory and honor and power. You’re worthy to receive all my worship, thanksgiving, and surrender.
I’m still learning about the “crowns” and all that means in our lives and spiritual journey with You. It seems there are many “crowns” mentioned in Your Word: the “imperishable crown” (1 Corinthians 9:25), the “crown of rejoicing” (1 Thessalonians 2:19), the “crown of righteousness” (2 Timothy 4:8), the “crown of glory” (1 Peter 5:4), and the “crown of life” (Revelation 2:10).
By the mercy of Your grace and the mystery of faith, we are “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9). You have “made us to be a kingdom and priests to our God and (we) will reign upon the earth” (Revelation 5:10). “Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years” (Revelation 20:6).
I have so much to learn, but this I know: Whatever “crowns” there are, whatever “crowns” may ever be entrusted to me by the grace of God, You alone are worthy to receive all “glory and honor and power” -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit of God. You alone are worthy to receive our worship and praise. And one day You alone we see every crown we’ll ever have cast down at Your feet before Your throne.
You are worthy of it all, O “King of kings and Lord of lords” (Revelation 19:16). May You be crowned with many crowns -- here in my heart and throughout my world. For one day we will see this Word completely fulfilled: “The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!” (Revelation 11:15) In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays
My friend, may you give all glory and honor and thanks to our God, as you live your life for Him and cast down your crowns before Him, in Jesus' name. Please pray the same for me. God bless you, my friend!
Tommy & Rocio Hays
Messiah Ministries
17503 La Cantera Parkway, Suite 104407
San Antonio, Texas 78257
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