God's Academy Awards Night

Last night was the 85th Academy Awards night where “Argo” was the Best Film winner. Oscar awards were given to best actor, best actresses, best director, best documentary, and the best of many more categories. Today, the news is all about who won, who did not win, best dressed, worse dressed and any other gossipy news. The most shown clip from last night appears to be when an actress took a digger ascending the steps to receive her award.   

God has an award night at the end of this age. Jesus is the emcee. One of the awards given is a crown to those who serve as pastors and leaders of Christians.
1 Peter 5:1-4
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock. 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Crowns will be given to Christians who endure trials and suffering in this life.

James 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

Christians who lives aggressively according to God’s standards and principles receive a crown.
2 Timothy 2:5
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

Get your victory speech ready, you may be receiving an award and watch those steps!

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