December 2, 2023 - Revelation 2-3
- George Martin

- Dec 2, 2023
- 1 min read
The letters to the seven churches. I’m thinking I might take one of these letter each day over the next week. First, though, several years ago, I did a recap of these letters so that I could have a bird’s-eye view of the whole. Here’s what that looked like . . .
Ephesus: Strong stand for the truth and endurance, but their love has grown cold.
Smyrna: Has suffered poverty and persecution, and will continue to do so. Be faithful!
Pergamum: Has held firm in a place of particular darkness, but has allowed false teachers in.
Thyatira: Characterized by love, faithfulness, service, and endurance. But tolerates Jezebel, who leads many into sexual immorality.
Sardis: Has a reputation for being alive, but is dead. Repent!
Philadelphia: Has limited strength, yet has remained faithful. Hold on!
Laodicea: Neither cold nor hot, and will be vomited out by the Lord. Receive from the Lord what is needed, and repent!
Glancing over all this, I am reminded that every church, and every person, though faithful to a degree, even a significant degree, has work to do. As we rely upon our God, each day, we should pray, “Lord, show me what I need to work on in my life today.”
March on, my soul, with strength,
march forward, void of fear;
he who has led will lead,
through each succeeding year;
and as you journey on your way,
his hand shall hold you day by day.
March on, my soul, with strength,
with strength, but not your own;
the conquest you shall gain,
through Christ your Lord alone;
his grace shall power your feeble arm,
his love preserve you safe from harm. -- William Wright (1910)
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