What Do We Do With the Crowns?

 The Bible refers to 5 crowns we may receive when we stand at the judgment seat of Christ. What do we do with the crowns? Here are thoughts from Max Lucado --

  "On the unforgettable day when Patmos [the island where John received The Revelation] became Paradise, the apostle John saw what you and I will see. He saw the One who sits on the Throne. 'Around the Throne were 24 other thrones with 24 elders sitting on them (Revelation 4:4 NCV).

The number 24 probably represents the 12 Hebrew tribes and the 12 apostles - the old Israel and the new covenant. The elders represent us, and what they do is what we will do. 'They put their crowns down before the Throne and say, 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, because You made all things and by Your will they were created' (Revelation 4:10-11).

I cannot wait to see you there. One glance into the eyes of the King and you will know that heaven has only one head worthy of a crown. And it's not yours, and it's not mine."

A hymn written by Charles Wesley tells us this:

   "Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be.

    Let us see Thy great salvation perfectly restored in Thee.

    Changed from glory into glory til in heaven we take our place, 

    Til we cast our crowns before Thee, lost in wonder, love and praise."

What a day that will be -- lost in wonder, love and praise!

Maranatha! Come quickly, Lord Jesus!

[The name of the hymn is "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" - perfect title! His love supremely excels all other love!]