“But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.” Revelation 2:4 T Some of the most troubling words in the New Testament for believers are found in chapter 2 of Revelation. There the Lord tells the believers at Ephesus that a serious problem is developing in their church. While their… Continue reading 10-11-24: First Love or Leftovers?
Category: Daily Devotion
10-10-24: Signs of the Rapture
“Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable,and we will be changed.For the perishable must clothe itself with the imperishable, and the… Continue reading 10-10-24: Signs of the Rapture
10-9-24: Very Good To Very Corrupt
“Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.” Genesis 1:31 Seven times In Genesis 1 God says that His creation is good. The word good is “tov”. It means to be in harmony with God. The concept of good is related to one’s expectations.… Continue reading 10-9-24: Very Good To Very Corrupt
10-8-24: The Lord’s Last Words To His Church
“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’” Revelation 3:21 The Lord ends the letter to Laodicea the same way He ends his letters to the other six churches. He reminds them to listen to Him. Having “ears to hear” is used often by the Lord in His… Continue reading 10-8-24: The Lord’s Last Words To His Church
10-7-24: Laodicean Overcomers
“To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.” Revelation 3:21 The Lord ends the letter to the Laodiceans the same way He does the other six churches.To him The Lord speaks to the ones who are… Continue reading 10-7-24: Laodicean Overcomers
10-6-24: How Do We Know God?
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.” Revelation 3:20 After His straightforward words to the Laodiceans, the Lord givesan invitation. He addressed the church but now He speaks to eachindividual in… Continue reading 10-6-24: How Do We Know God?
10-5-24: How Do Believers Know The Lord Loves Them?
“Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent.” Revelation 3:19 The Lord has just spoken strong truth to the Laodiceans. The Lord can never lie and He will not gloss over sin or disobedience. Therefore his words to this church and this church age are straightforward and cutting. But the Lord… Continue reading 10-5-24: How Do Believers Know The Lord Loves Them?
10-4-24: The Lord’s Counsel To A Lukewarm Church
“I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see.” Revelation 3:18 Like a loving Father the Lord… Continue reading 10-4-24: The Lord’s Counsel To A Lukewarm Church
10-3-24: When Why We Think Is Not What God Thinks
For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. “ Revelation 3:17 We can try to justify our actions (or lack of) in this life. We can make excuses and give reasons for what we did. There comes a moment,however,… Continue reading 10-3-24: When Why We Think Is Not What God Thinks
10-2-24: The Laodicean’s True Condition
“For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. “ Revelation 3:17 The Lord has just told His church the worst news they can hear. Their actions and service make Him sick. Now He tells them why.For you say Immediately… Continue reading 10-2-24: The Laodicean’s True Condition