There Is Laid Up for Me a Crown of Righteousness
The Christian's inheritance is secure and reserved in heaven, and they have a right to it through faith in the Lord Jesus.
C.H. Spurgeon encourages believers who doubt their salvation, assuring them that their place in heaven is secure and uniquely theirs. He shares the comforting thought that each Christian has a specific crown and throne in heaven, made just for them, which cannot be filled by anyone else. Spurgeon emphasizes that if one truly believes in Jesus and has repented, their inheritance is guaranteed and preserved. He invites believers to envision their eternal home and the joy that awaits them, reminding them that their portion in heaven is safe and waiting. Ultimately, he reassures the doubting that they will not miss their inheritance, as it is entailed for all true children of God.
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Doubting one! thou hast often said, "I fear I shall never enter heaven." Fear not! all the people of God shall enter there. I love the quaint saying of a dying man, who exclaimed, "I have no fear of going home; I have sent all before me; God's finger is on the latch of my door, and I am ready for Him to enter." "But," said one, "are you not afraid lest you should miss your inheritance?" "Nay," said he, "nay; there is one crown in heaven which the angel Gabriel could not wear, it will fit no head but mine.
There is one throne in heaven which Paul the apostle could not fill; it was made for me, and I shall have it." O Christian, what a joyous thought! thy portion is secure; "there remaineth a rest." "But cannot I forfeit it?" No, it is entailed. If I be a child of God I shall not lose it. It is mine as securely as if I were there. Come with me, believer, and let us sit upon the top of Nebo, and view the goodly land, even Canaan. Seest thou that little river of death glistening in the sunlight, and across it dost thou see the pinnacles of the eternal city?
Dost thou mark the pleasant country, and all its joyous inhabitants? Know, then, that if thou couldst fly across thou wouldst see written upon one of its many mansions, "This remaineth for such a one; preserved for him only. He shall be caught up to dwell for ever with God." Poor doubting one, see the fair inheritance; it is thine. If thou believest in the Lord Jesus, if thou hast repented of sin, if thou hast been renewed in heart, thou art one of the Lord's people, and there is a place reserved for thee, a crown laid up for thee, a harp specially provided for thee. No one else shall have thy portion, it is reserved in heaven for thee, and thou shalt have it ere long, for there shall be no vacant thrones in glory when all the chosen are gathered in.
Sermon Outline
- I. The Security of the Christian's Inheritance
- A. The inheritance is secure because it is entailed
- B. The Christian's portion is reserved in heaven
- C. No one else shall have the Christian's portion
- II. The Description of the Inheritance
- A. The inheritance is a place reserved in heaven
- B. The inheritance is a crown laid up for the Christian
- C. The inheritance is a harp specially provided for the Christian
- III. The Christian's Right to the Inheritance
- A. The Christian must believe in the Lord Jesus
- B. The Christian must repent of sin
- C. The Christian must be renewed in heart
Key Quotes
“There is one crown in heaven which the angel Gabriel could not wear, it will fit no head but mine.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“There is one throne in heaven which Paul the apostle could not fill; it was made for me, and I shall have it.” — C.H. Spurgeon
“There remaineth a rest.” — C.H. Spurgeon
Application Points
- Believers should have confidence in their eternal inheritance and the security of their salvation.
- The Christian's portion is reserved in heaven, and they should look forward to it with joy and anticipation.
- Faith in the Lord Jesus is the key to securing one's inheritance and entering into eternal life.