“Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no onemay take your crown.” Revelation 3:11 The last part of Revelation 3:11 is one of the most sobering sentences in the New Testament. It is linked to the rapture of the church, to the Lord’s great love in keeping His church from the… Continue reading 3-14-25: Losing One’s Crowns
Category: Daily Devotion
3-13-25: Hold Fast
“Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no onemay take your crown.” Revelation 3:11 In the last half of Revelation 3:11 the Lord makes clear to us the impact His imminent return is to have on us. As with everything theLord does, there is a purpose behind His action.Hold fast Hold… Continue reading 3-13-25: Hold Fast
3-12-25: Is the Lord Really Coming Quickly?
“Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.” Revelation 3:11 The Lord has just finished telling the church at Philadelphia some encouraging news. They are small, they are weak but they are faithfuland the Lord will keep them from the coming worldwide trial. The Lord now… Continue reading 3-12-25: Is the Lord Really Coming Quickly?
3-11-25: Will Just the Church of Philadelphia Be Raptured?
“Because you have kept My word 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.” Revelation 3:10 As we study the Lord’s sixth letter to His church we are reminded that not only is each church a separate… Continue reading 3-11-25: Will Just the Church of Philadelphia Be Raptured?
3-10-25: Will the Church In Philadelphia Go Through The Tribulation?
“Because you have kept My word 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.” Revelation 3:10 The Lord continues His commendation to the faithful church at Philadelphia. They are following the Lord’s command to evangelize the… Continue reading 3-10-25: Will the Church In Philadelphia Go Through The Tribulation?
3-9-25: Ticked Ears – Satan Attacks God’s People
“For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine;but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths.” 2 Timothy 4:3-4 In the Vietnam War the Unites States… Continue reading 3-9-25: Ticked Ears – Satan Attacks God’s People
3-8-25: The Synagogue of Satan – Part 2
“Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie…” Revelation 3:9 For the second time in Revelation 2 and 3 we hear the Lord refer to the synagogue of Satan.Both references are made when the Lord is speaking to very faithful churches – Philadelphia… Continue reading 3-8-25: The Synagogue of Satan – Part 2
3-7-25: The Synagogue Of Satan – Part 1
“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.” ` Revelation 3:9 After commending the church at Philadelphia the Lord now gives thechurch a special recognition.… Continue reading 3-7-25: The Synagogue Of Satan – Part 1
3-6-25: The Combination That Pleases God
“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.” Revelation 3:8 I know your works After having reassured this church that He is set apart by God, speaks only… Continue reading 3-6-25: The Combination That Pleases God
3-5-25: The Lord of Truth Speaks To His Church
“These things says He who is holy, He who is true, He who hasthe key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shutsand no one opens.” Revelation 3:7 The Lord continues to remind the Philadelphians who is speaking to them.He who is true The Lord reminds the church that has been shaken… Continue reading 3-5-25: The Lord of Truth Speaks To His Church