Crown of Life. the life in victory. a promise from God to those who love Him. to those who perseveres in trials and temptations in Him.

it is worth everything to persevere in God when the promise and reward is victory in our lives. if we do the opposite, the reward is death. when we lie and lust so as to gain, and to pleasure ourselves or even protect ourselves, we do them at the expense of trading or giving up our trust and value we have with God, our friends, parents, business partners,etc. The consequence is that it robs us of life's victories. or rather, it brings us death. death to our intimacy with God. death to our value as a person. death to our value in our relationships with our friends, parents, etc.

the book of James tells us to receive God's Word, implanted and take root in us (James 1:21). the Word gives us that power to save our souls. power to persevere in trials and temptation. power to succeed. for that, we are blessed. as God's beloved, we receive the crown of life - the victory of life.

i want that power Lord. help me make it happen always.

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him." James 1:12  ¶ 9:28 AM