Crown of Exultation

"For who is our hope or joy or crown of exultation? Is it not even you, in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming? "

In my Bible, the explanation of the "crown of exultation" is the crown of the "soul winner." You know that we have been commanded in Matthew 28 to "go and make disciples of all nations..." and without exception, this will be the greatest privileged work we will ever have the opportunity here on earth to do for God.

Bringing others to the saving knowledge of Jesus and helping them invite Him into their hearts. In fact, Paul tells the Thessalonians that they are his joy and crown of exultation for now and also when Jesus comes again.
Consider these verses of scripture:

1) Proverbs 11:30 says "he who is wise wins souls"

2) James 5:20 says "let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death, and will cover a multitude of sins."

3) Luke 15:10 says "...there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

4) Daniel 12:3 says "and those who have insight will shine brightly like the brightness of the expanse of heaven, and those who lead the many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever."

We witness to others with our lives, with our mouths, with our offerings to the work of Christ within the church. And God has promised that our witness will not go in vain.

Finally, we do not rejoice alone in the salvation of others because all of heaven rejoices as well when one of these little ones is introduced to Christ.

There are no negatives to sharing your faith in Christ to a lost person. So the next time the Holy Spirit starts "pushing you" from behind toward a situation, take a deep breathe and "go for it" remembering that God has already been preparing the situation for your arrival.

Dave