4th Crown Series-Crown of Glory
1Pe 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
My phtoto taken in the Philippines with my Huawei Nova 2i
As we look at the crowns we can see that these are the rewards to the faithful. These rewards are for people who let the Gospel and the Name of Jesus transform their lives and became true representatives of God’s Kingdom and goodness.
Crown of Glory
Glory according to Strongs in the original language.
δόξα
doxa
dox'-ah
From the base of G1380; glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literally or figuratively, objectively or subjectively): - dignity, glory (-ious), honour, praise, worship.
Dignity, Glory, Honour, Praise and Wordhip
The Crown of a Worshipper
If we look at the context of the scripture we kind find a few things about this crown. This is the only menarion of the Crown of Glory in the Bible. Mentioned by the Apostle Peter
1Pe 5:1 The elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed:
1Pe 5:2 Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind;
1Pe 5:3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.
1Pe 5:4 And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
- The message is to “Elders” and “Shepherds” vs 1 and 3.
These are people who have a responsibly of taking care of the sheep or flock meaning the congregation or other believers.
Pastors are called shepherds and the person who preaches in the assembly are also called preaching elders. Also the term Bishop is used or interchanged with Elder.
1Ti 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
1Ti 3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;
These not only call themselves Christian, but also show the characteristics of Christ like behavior.
- 1Pet 5:2 These are teachers of the Word, they are not money grabbers, they willingly do their part.
- Not Lording their position over people, but living as an example.
The Crown is a future, or. In heaven reward.
If you have the God given responsibility to nurture, Shepherd, teach and lead others. Do it in a way that no man steals your crown. When Jesus returns you will receive a Crown of Glory.
This is #4 in a series on the Crown Rewards for God’s Faithful.
Part 1 Crown of Righteousness
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@mhm-philippines/crown-of-righteousness
Part 2 Incorruptible Crown
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@mhm-philippines/incorruptible-crown
Part 3 Crown of Life
https://steemit.com/steemchurch/@mhm-philippines/the-crown-of-life
Thank you for your time!
Blessings!
Daddy William
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that's one god given responsibility iv'e never wanted - shepard, bishop etc. May they receive their reward. i.m one of the ones that did all the opposite to what it takes to be one. would i have done it differently - hmm prob not
It is good to know what you are and you are not called to be. Sad to say, many who have taken this responsibility, by the criteria set in God’s Word, will not receive this crown.
It's not an easy task wearing these crown because it comes with great responsibility and people tends to look out for faults for criticism. That alone is a challenge and the reason we need to seek God's grace and help because it's not by power and might that we are righteous.
Thank you my friend for your comments! Blessings!