Crowns

Here are a list of the crowns that are found on our Great King, and another list of those that adorn the Church - the Bride of Christ. Each of our crowns represent victories won and character that is formed in the image of Christ.

The Crowns of the King:

Rev. 19:12 His eyes were like flames of fire, and on his head were many crowns.

                                                              

³ He is crowned with glory–Ps. 8:5; Heb. 2:7, 9

³ He is crowned with honor—Ps. 8:5; Heb 2:7, 9

³ He is crowned with the Church—Is. 62:3; Zech. 9:16

³ He was crowned with thorns—Mt. 27:29; Mk. 15:17; Jn. 19:2, 5

³ He is crowned as a conqueror—Rev. 6:2

The Crowns of the Bride—The fruits of Relationship With Him:

…You were exceedingly beautiful, and succeeded to royalty. Ez. 16:13

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.1 Cor. 9:25

³ The Bride is crowned with wisdom—Pr. 4:9

³ The prudent have a crown of knowledge—Pr. 14:18

³ The wise are crowned with riches—Pr. 14:24

³ Grandchildren are the crown of old men—Pr. 17:6

³ The Lord is the crown of glory for His people—Is. 28:5

³ Those whom we have influenced for the Gospel become our crown—Phil. 4:1; 1 Thess. 2:19

³ There is a crown of rejoicing for us in the presence of the Lord when He comes—1 Thess.2:19

³ There is a crown of righteousness awaiting the Bride who look for the Lord’s return—2 Tim. 4:8

³ There is a crown of life for those who endure temptation and testing—Jas. 1:12; Rev. 2:10

³ When the Chief Shepherd appears the Bride will receive the crown of glory—1 Pet. 5:4; Pr.16:31

Psalm 45:10

We are the Bride of Christ - so beautifully pictured in Psalm 45. Verse 10 gives us a glimpse of 3 degrees of listening that will draw our hearts closer to the Lord, our King:

Listen, O daughter, Consider and incline your ear

Listen v 10—To listen with the ear

Consider v 10—To think about what you hear with careful thought

Incline your ear v 10—To be drawn towards the opinion and the speaker - to lean on HIm

—As worshippers, we need to be listeners and give God our full attention.

—As worshippers, we need to be thinkers and give God all of our minds.

—As worshippers, we need to be lovers and give God all of our hearts. It is then, that the promises of vs 16-17 will come to pass.

16 Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, Whom You shall make princes in all the earth.17 I will make your name to be remembered in all generations

Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.