CROWN RESTORED WITH OPEN DOOR

{Unveiling a Mystery Through A Parable}

PARABLE: Two years ago at Christmas time I noticed among my decorations that one of the crowns to my 3 kings was missing. These kings were given as a Christmas gift 28 years ago. They are close to two feet tall and beautifully draped in gold cloth with jeweled crowns. They carry ornate jeweled containers of gold, frankincense and myrrh for Jesus. I was so disheartened when I saw the jeweled crown gone. Knowing that these kings have been carefully preserved and stored all these years, I felt strongly that one of the children visiting my home had lusted after the sparkling crown and taken it. I was sad for the literal loss, but the parable of losing a crown shouted very loudly in my ears regarding the following scripture. I sincerely prayed that the Lord would restore the crown. I had no way of making such a beautiful crown and it was rare in its beauty along with its size to fit that particular head. I knew that if it were to be replaced, it would have to be the Lord.

Rev 3:7-12 NKJV

"And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, 'These things says He who is holy, He who is true, "He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens": "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie - indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown .

That scripture is the only place in the Word where He talks about a stolen crown. It is a promise written to the church of Philadelphia, which is a type of the last day remnant of radical and passionate believers. This remnant will be guarded and kept from the great season of examination which shall try and test the whole world. They will have already gone through the fires of testing and graduated.

Rev 3:10 AMP

Because you have guarded and kept My word of patient endurance [have held fast the lesson of My patience with the expectant endurance that I give you], I also will keep you [safe] from the hour of trial (testing) which is coming on the whole world to try those who dwell upon the earth.

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ANSWERED PRAYER 12/09/04: Today a very special parable occurred! I had prayed several times that the Lord would help me restore the king's crown. I went to the craft store today just for the fun of seeing all the Christmas decor. As I stood before a rack, the Lord immediately drew my eyes to a Christmas tree ornament. There before me hung a perfect size ornate jeweled crown, not only that, but it was gold with red velvet, the same colors as before. My heart leaped and my spirit was quickened that this was the Word of the Lord.

SEARCHING OUT THE MATTER

This parable was so strong upon my heart, that I pondered any other details that might be pertinent.

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THE CROWN

A crown literally means a circlet that encircles, encloses, and encompasses. It represents the authority of an office, being set apart, the mark of promotion and honor, as well as victory in competing in the races, games and wars. (2 Sam 12:30, Ex 29:6, Gen 49:26, I Cor 9:25)

The fact that a crown encloses the head, I see it as a spiritual parable and reward for the overcomers. They will literally have the mind of Christ and their hearing and understanding will be protected as being pure and without mixture.

1 Cor 2:15-16 AMP

But the spiritual man tries all things [he examines, investigates, inquires into, questions, and discerns all things], yet is himself to be put on trial and judged by no one [he can read the meaning of everything, but no one can properly discern or appraise or get an insight into him]. For who has known or understood the mind (the counsels and purposes) of the Lord so as to guide and instruct Him and give Him knowledge? But we have the mind of Christ (the Messiah) and do hold the thoughts (feelings and purposes) of His heart. [Isa 40:13.]

Although the Greek words are not the same, I thought it an interesting parallel that this scripture about the one with the mind of Christ is not put on trial or judged by anyone. And in the above scripture concerning the church of Philadelphia, the promise is that after having passed their own trials, they will not have to be tried again in the world wide trial.

REMINDER OF A VISION: As I was thinking about this, the Holy Spirit reminded me of a Word I was given. I was having lunch with a prophetic friend and she looked startled and started laughing. I had just stood up to get a napkin and sat back down again. In the process, she saw a vision of a crown suspended in the air above my head. When I stood up, I stood right up into it, and then when I sat down, the crown was now on my head and a part of me. The parable of having to stand to receive a crown is very strong language in the Greek having to do with resisting all demonic attempts to oppose and steal God's Word from us. (Eph 6:10-20) In that scriptural reference about standing, it says we wrestle with principalities, and that word was also the concept used in the Olympic war games of the overcomers.

SIDE BAR: I understand that the world wide trial is literally set up like a court case (similar to Job) because I have gone through similar enemy accusation. This is where the principalities are scrutinizing every thought, word, action, and motive. His own are cleansed and tried through the process, and then wait upon the Just Judge to render a verdict for their release and recompense.

GRANDMA ANNA RHEMA

HEARD: A lesson to have learned. A crown to have earned.

HEARD: Weeping between the porch and the altar. Hold fast to your anointing. Hold fast your crown. Don't let the enemy take you down. See to it that no one causes you to lose your crown.

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THE MYRRH

I noticed that the king who lost his crown was the one who carried the myrrh. Myrrh represents the anointing, preservation from decay, and sweet smelling sacrifice. {Ex 30:33, John 19:38-42, Eph 5:2}

The quickened parable is that when the king lost his crown, he lost his authority and honor. He no longer held the anointing, the sins of his flesh caused decay, he life was no longer the sweet aroma of a holy and acceptable sacrifice unto God.

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CONNECTING THE MYSTERY OF CLOSED AND OPEN DOORS

In the year of 2004, the Lord spoke to many prophetic people that it was the year of closing and opening doors.

Notice in the scripture below there is a reference to open and shut doors. This scripture is a quote from Isa 22:22 which speaks of being given the authority to open and shut.

Rev 3:7-8 AMP

And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the Holy One, the True One, He Who has the key of David, Who opens and no one shall shut, Who shuts and no one shall open: [Isa 22:22.] I know your [record of] works and what you are doing. See! I have set before you a door wide open which no one is able to shut; I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept My Word and guarded My message and have not renounced or denied My name.

Isa 22:22-24 AMP

And the key of the house of David I will lay upon his shoulder; he shall open and no one shall shut, he shall shut and no one shall open. And I will fasten him like a peg or nail in a firm place; and he will become a throne of honor and glory to his father's house. And they will hang on him the honor and the whole weight of [responsibility for] his father's house: the offspring and issue [of the family, high and low], every small vessel, from the cups even to all the flasks and big bulging bottles.

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CONCLUSION

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{Poetry2Ponder are poems birthed out of intimacy with the Holy Spirit through yearnings of intercession.}

POEM TO PONDER: RECEIVE YOUR CROWN

What joy I have to give you your crown.

What victories won over all those frowns.

So much pain from so much loss

Is replaced with grace from your cross.

You yielded to Me your earnest desires

From dross and gold melted in the fires.

Now stand up tall and into place.

You have overcome much disgrace.

I grant you honor and grant you favor

I grant you spices that you may savor.

I give you anointing to walk with Me.

I give you healing from My tree.

The door is open to walk on through

What you allow in will go with you too.

What you shut out is overcome this day.

So delight in your God in every way.

Isa 22:22-24 AMP

And the key of the house of David I will lay upon his shoulder; he shall open and no one shall shut, he shall shut and no one shall open. And I will fasten him like a peg or nail in a firm place; and he will become a throne of honor and glory to his father's house. And they will hang on him the honor and the whole weight of [responsibility for] his father's house: the offspring and issue [of the family, high and low], every small vessel, from the cups even to all the flasks and big bulging bottles.