Day 6 - Revelation 2:1-11

2 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands:

2 “I know all the things you do. I have seen your hard work and your patient endurance. I know you don’t tolerate evil people. You have examined the claims of those who say they are apostles but are not. You have discovered they are liars. 3 You have patiently suffered for me without quitting.

4 “But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! 5 Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first. If you don’t repent, I will come and remove your lampstand from its place among the churches. 6 But this is in your favor: You hate the evil deeds of the Nicolaitans, just as I do.

7 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. To everyone who is victorious I will give fruit from the tree of life in the paradise of God.

8 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Smyrna. This is the message from the one who is the First and the Last, who was dead but is now alive:

9 “I know about your suffering and your poverty—but you are rich! I know the blasphemy of those opposing you. They say they are Jews, but they are not, because their synagogue belongs to Satan. 10 Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life.

11 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. Whoever is victorious will not be harmed by the second death.


Terrie's Comments:
These letters are from Jesus.  I love that Jesus is calling the church in Ephesus to return to their first love.  It has always been about relationship.  Jesus came so that our relationship would be unhindered with God our father!  Yes it really is that simple.  When we suffer at the hand of Satan's work we can be assured that the worst that will happen is death but we will be given the crown of life and live forever!  To someone who follows Jesus there is no fear in death.  It is not the end it is only the beginning of our lives eternally in heaven!


Tori's Comments:

I love how these messages are not full of condemnation for fault as much as it is of encouragement and corrections. He is wanting to purify these churches, and encouraging them to continue on to the prize!




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