While reading in 2 Chronicles this morning, this verse really struck me. As I tried to read on, the Spirit kept drawing me back to it. So I sat in the verse and just listened. The first thing that came to mind was that it was the priests that did the actions here. Not being a priest, I wondered why … Read More
The Church at Laodicea
THE CHURCH AT LAODICEA Revelation 3:14-22 I know this is a longer passage, but please take the time to read it through. “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Origin of the creation of God, says this: ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or … Read More
The Church in Philadelphia
THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIARevelation 3:7-13 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: ‘I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you … Read More
The Church at Sardis
THE CHURCH AT SARDISRevelation 3:1-6 “To the angel of the church in Sardis write:He who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: ‘I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, and yet you are dead. ‘Be constantly alert, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not … Read More
The Church at Thyatira
The Church at THYATIRA Let me start off by saying that I know this is a lengthy passage of Scripture, but please take the time to read it so what follows makes sense. “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and feet like burnished … Read More
The Church at Pergamum
“And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: The One who has the sharp two-edged sword says this: ‘I know where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is; and you hold firmly to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. ‘But I have … Read More
Exiled, Yet Effective
I saw so many things as I studied through Revelation 1:9-10.. The first thing was how John’s circumstances weren’t a deterrent to his willingness to be used by God. He was exiled but effective. That is an encouragement to my heart that I can be effective wherever God places me. John was exiled yet effective. John stated in verse 10, … Read More
Thirsty…?
So this morning I read a devotion from a book my sweet friend, Michelle gave me for Christmas. The key verse was Revelation 22:17. “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’Whoever is thirsty, let him come;and whoever wishes, let him takethe free gift of the water of life.” ~~Revelation 22:17~~ As I read that verse, … Read More
Where’s the “but”? (Revelation 2:8-11)
I am currently doing a devotional reading plan through YouVersion that is teaching about the Seven Churches in Revelation. In order for the title to make sense, I’ll fill you in on what I studied yesterday when Jesus was speaking to the church at Ephesus. He listed their good deeds, followed by a “but”. I read Revelation 2:8-11 this morning, … Read More
Fresh, warm bread
4 But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. 5 Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and I will remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. ~~Revelation 2:4-5~~ This passage is a part of the address … Read More