Paul Lee Tan wrote; "Gowns or Crowns- Some years ago there appeared one day in the same daily paper two accounts, one of an American woman who had just spent $70,000 for Paris Dresses; and the other of a woman, a beautiful Christian character, who, being questioned in a legal matter, modestly admitted that she has given many millions of her estate to various righteous causes. "Well," as someone remarked. "It is a matter of taste- Paris gowns or heavenly crowns." (Paul Lee Tan Encyclopedia of 7,700 Illustrations)
For every Christians who have the assurance of salvation, it will not be just the hope of eternal life in heaven; but we need to look forward for a crown. We can't have the crown in His presence unless we are willing to wear His robe of suffering, and pain. Follow Him in obedience and faith.
"Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life." (Revelation 2:10 KJV)
