Revelation 2:10; Cast Into Prison

Revelation 2:10 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.

Faith triumphs over fear. Faith is the victory. There is a great prison trial awaiting the faithful believers in Symrna. They would be cast into prison but what did Jesus say to them? Your trial will not be forever, it shall be for a stipulated time, you shall be delivered. He assured them that He knew the devil’s plans and was in complete control of the situation.

Ten days denotes “a brief time”. The important matter was their faithfulness, to stand true to Christ no matter what the enemy to the gospel might threaten to do. A crown of life awaits the faithful believer. He will be rewarded. The crown is the symbol of victory and honour as the victor’s crown in an athlete’s competition in ancient times.

James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Amen.