THE REWARD OF FAITH

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him."     James 1.12

The race to find a sunny place in this world is cruel and unfair.
The same is true with regards to our eternal salvation.
Because of the constant sacrifices, few reach the finish line.
The crown of life is not for everyone. If it were, there would be no point for its existence.
It is only for winners. It is for those who withstand the ups and downs of life in order to remain faithful to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Much Joy

"Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy..." Psalms 43:4

The Altar is a place of offering of sacrifices and also a place to receive the Spirit of Joy, much joy!

God's habitat

"For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “ I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones." 

Isaiah 57.15

God is always close to those who are afflicted, just waiting to be called. One must manifest their faith by crying out to Him.

Heavenly Places

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ."

Ephesians 1:3

We know that there are two kingdoms in this world: The Kingdom of God and the kingdom of the devil. We can see the kingdom of the devil with our eyes in the form of pain, misery, oppression, addictions, disharmony and sorrow in everybody that serves him. The Kingdom of God is an Invisible and exclusive Kingdom for those who live the faith in the Lord Jesus. And in that special place, they are at an elevated level, called Heavenly Places, under the control and protection of God, blessing them everyday.

Oppression

"Yet he protected the needy from oppression, and cared for his families like a flock of sheep." Psalm 107:41

Oppression is the work of the devil in the lives of his children. However, deliverance is the fruit of the unconditional surrender to the Lord Jesus. For these people, the promise is to live, by faith, in the heavenly realm, safe and blessed, with their families.