THE CROWN OF GLORY

 1 Peter 5:4 – “… and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.”

 

The last of these rewards that can be earned is the Crown of Glory. It is a special reward that God has for His righteous servants – the Pastors.

 

This is the pastor’s crown and will be given to the ministers who faithfully feed the flock of God. This probably could also include preachers, teachers, Sunday School teachers, missionaries, and all those who teach the Word of God in their respective ministries. This crown may signify the importance and sacrifices of bringing up others into the ways of God. God wants those who are saved to grow and learn as much as they can about Him, His Son, and His Holy Spirit, and to do that he uses mature believers who are willing to each other. The Bible says, “I exhort the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be revealed:  Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed for money but eagerly; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.” 1 Peter 5:1-4 (CSB)  God can use you to teach and shepherd others. God shows you the extreme importance that He is placing on those who teach and preach the word. Being willing to teach and educate others after they are saved is one of the greatest things you can do for them this side of heaven.

 

Are you willing to be used by God? Will you allow Him to work through you? If so, you will receive the rewards that we have talked about when we get to Heaven.