Kudos or
crowns, which will be your reward? You’re running to hand the winning baton to
Him.
July’s Awakening, Day 6
Most of the important things in the
world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there
seemed to be no help at all.
—Dale Carnegie
Nothing in the world can take the
place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful
individuals with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and
determination alone are omnipotent.
—Calvin Coolidge
Great works are performed, not by
strength, but by perseverance; yonder palace was raised by single stones, yet
you see its height and spaciousness. He that shall walk with vigor three hours
a day, will pass in seven years a space equal to the circumference of the
globe.
—Samuel Johnson
As
you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s
perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is
full of compassion and mercy. James 5:11 NIV
Blessed
is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that
person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who
love him. James 1:12 NIV
Crowns
don’t come easy, nor are they divvied out to everyone, especially crowns that
come from the King. If you want to be successful and exemplary in the eyes of
the King and wear a crown given to you by Him, then perseverance in the face of
trials and standing firm through the tests of this life, all because you love
Him, is what it will take. We’re not running this marathon of life to receive
kudos and accolades from the world. We’re running for Christ and to receive a
crown from Him. Can you image anything more significant, with the greatest
sense of accomplishment, than walking around heaven for eternity wearing a
crown? Are the attaboys all you’re striving for? It’s about Him and running the
race to win, bringing as many people as you can with you, showing yourself
approved, overcoming and persevering through it all to the very end. Your crown
and the King are waiting.
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