To be given crown of life (Revelation 2:10).

We are to begin walking in victory today, as the Lord leads. The power by which we rule is the "crown of life." It is the authority and power of resurrection life that enable us to live and overcome the evil that is in our environment. Paul was seeking such power (Philippians 3:10).

Each victory in Christ makes possible new victories and gives us added strength in all areas of the struggle. Jesus leads His army from conquest to conquest until the saints gain the upper hand in this life. They who learn to rule now will be given the authority and power to govern all things in the ages to come.

The crown of life is that incorruptible, indestructible, eternal life in which Christ lives and rules. It is being created in the believer in whom Christ is being formed.

Those who will be issued the crown of life are the believers who are being trained in humility. They are becoming obedient to the Father, even when such obedience costs dearly and requires great patience— to the limits of our endurance (James 1:12).

Gaining the crown of life in every part of our personality brings to us an authority that is higher than the authority of the Lake of Fire.