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Originally Posted by Dr T
A-Train, to whom was that referring? To whom was it referencing? Jesus’ remark here shows that we do not have to compromise but can actually overcome-even those from Laodicea. What do they/we overcome? It is the indifference, compromise and depending on self and we are to overcome. Something I’m still learning. Something I see as needed in my life cause I cannot do it on my own. See, the cool thing about that passage is seeing the worst of the seven churches can even repent and conquer. See, I see it as conquering though Christ! All glory and honor to HIM!
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We are entrusted and duty bound with the salvation of ourselves on this earth. While salvation is only possible through Jesus, we are not compelled in it, but we must accept it and take it up. Further, we are entrusted and duty bound to administer the gospel message to others including and especially our children whom we have particular responsibility toward.
Will these obligations be diminished or even vanish as we approach the throne of God? When we overcome and are seated in His throne, will we not have any work to perform? What does it mean to sit in God's throne with Him? Is it not to take up our cross and follow Him? Is it not the work of fishers of men and of talents turned over to the exchangers? Will we not be engaged in the Eternal Work of God?
What is the reward for those whose talents are expanded?
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Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: (Matthew 25:34)
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A kingdom? A throne?
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And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. (Rev. 20:4)
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Yes, those that take up the work of the ministry will receive a crown and a throne just as Jesus promised. And how is it that they rule? Do they make themselves the recipient of service? Lords over the people as the princes of the world?
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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; Neither as being lord over God’s heritage, but being ensamples to the flock. And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away. (1 Peter 5:2-4)
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Yes, a crown of glory. But not by constraining others as a worldly chief, but by service.
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Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Matthew 20:25-28)
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So what then is the work of the princes of God who sit upon heavenly thrones crowned in His glory? What does it mean to sit with Christ in His throne even as he also overcame and is set in His throne with His Father? It means to be the servant of all.
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The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. (Romans 8:16-18)
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We know very little of the great work we will perform in the Presence of God if we are among those who overcome through the Blood of the Lamb and partake of the inheritance prepared for us. But there can be no doubt that there is indeed a promised kingdom and a throne and an eternal work of service associated thereto.
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He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. (Rev. 21:7)
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-a-train