Day 17 "You Wear The Victor's Crown"
The Beautiful Victor’s Crown
Good Morning Beauties!
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 (NIV)
There is so much to consider as we ponder The Victor’s Crown. I encourage you to dig into your Bible today and ask God what He wants you to know. He is faithful to reveal truth as you ask for wisdom.
Jesus is showing me in order to share in the victory, I must share in the suffering. We don’t really like to think about this reality, this requirement, yet it remains. When we persevere through hardships, we receive our victor’s crown. The Bible tells us, “Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.” Revelation 2:10 (NIV) How will you approach difficulty with your life in Christ this year? Will you adopt this new attitude of boldness and perseverance? Selah.
We have a Savior who understands our suffering, our pain, our humiliation. The Book of Mark depicts Jesus in the hands of His captors, “They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him.” Mark 15:17 (NIV) Jesus was innocent, and yet led away as a criminal, mistreated, injured, and humiliated. He knows your pain first hand. How will this truth bring you even closer to Jesus during those hard times? What will you do differently as you walk in your new life with Him? Selah.
Here is the good news, the literal “Good News,” Jesus has overcome the enemy and wears the Victor’s Crown. The war was won when Jesus defeated the enemy at the Cross and at His Resurrection. The grave could not contain Him! He took our sin, paid our debt, and reconciled us with The Father. We Have Victory in Christ Jesus!!!
Victor’s Crown - New Hope (Darlene Zschech)
Love and Blessings,
Kendra
“Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.”