To the Churches

To the Church at Philadelphia

You may want to read and reread all 7 messages to the 7 churches – in one setting.  V. 8 – The Lord says:  “I know all the things you do.”  Ask yourself – Is that a real comfort for me?  V. 10 – The Lord says: “I will protect you…”  Pause to thank Him now.  V. 11 – Hold on.  Lord, help me to hold on to my faith in You in every situation. 

 

To the Church in Laodicea

What does you are lukewarm mean?  V. 17f – You are rich, but in what sense was that so then?  In what ways is that so today…in our society and also in the church…and in our personal lives as well?  There are some of us who feel that this last of the 7 messages (this one to the church in Laodicea) really confronts and deals with the church in our time…in our day.  How do you react as you read it with this thought in mind?  Does it apply in a special way to us today?  V. 20-22 – The Lord’s Promise!  Isn’t it wonderful?

 

Donald E. Pardun