Casting Our Crowns Before the Throne (Revelation 4:10)

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Summary:

The crowns of heaven represent the honour, victory, and glory bestowed upon the redeemed. Yet the saints cast their crowns before God’s throne, acknowledging that every blessing comes from him and that they are unworthy of the honour. Grace brings down human pride, and growth in spiritual knowledge produces deeper humility. Heaven is a world of humble gratitude where Christ receives all the glory; believers must therefore begin cultivating that same spirit now.

Outline:

The honour of the redeemed
- The saints are crowned with righteousness, life, and unfading glory.
The crowns are cast before God
- The redeemed confess that every honour and victory has been received from him.
Grace brings down human pride
- Conviction leads sinners to abandon self-confidence and walk humbly with God.
Knowledge deepens humility
- Clearer views of sin, mercy, and obligation make believers feel their unworthiness.
Preparation for the worship of heaven
- Those who will praise Christ eternally must learn to give him all the glory now.

This sermon is edited from William Jay’s devotional, Morning and Evening Exercises (January 5, morning), first published in 1854. The full PDF format is available here. The Rev. William Jay (6 May 1769 – 27 December 1853) was an English Congregationalist minister. During his ministry, he became a popular pulpit orator, author, scholar, and one of C.H. Spurgeon’s favourite preachers. Jay’s writing is warm and devotional.