Not all are overcomers, some just plain don’t care Wrapped up in this world, they don’t want to hear, “Beware” There are the warnings in My Word, to die and follow Me This means to deny yourselves–like Paul you must die daily Only those who overcome will sit with Me on My throne It’s not for you to choose, it is My choice alone There is a race to be won, the prize is not for all Many will be disappointed when they finally reach Heaven’s Hall Salvation is not the prize, because it cannot be earned Believers running the race are those who have discerned There is a crown to be won, the prize is offered to all A special reward is there for those who answer the call Debbie Furey February 11, 2020 Matthew 16:24 – “Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 - “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air. 27 No, I strike a blow to my body and make it my slave so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified for the prize.” Matthew 19:27-30 Revelation 3:14-22