After greeting the seven churches
in Asia Minor, John describes
how he received his orders to write.
Each church needs a particular
message, and John is commanded
to tailor his exhortation to fit each
scriptural need. Each message
begins with the expression: I know
thy works; each contains a promise
“to him that overcometh”; each
concludes with the warning:
He that hath ear, let him hear what
the Spirit says to the churches.
In short, John sends words of
reproof and reassurance from
Jesus Christ, the Alphs & Omega
to each of the seven churches.
Lord, thank You for the lessons
from the letter to seven churches.
We willingly receive Your charge
to constantly fight against the
temptation to become loveless,
immoral, lenient, compromising,
lifeless or casual about our faith.
Thank You for loving us so much
and wanting relationship with us.
We Purpose to Free From Sin.
We Will Come Back to First Love.
We Want to Draw Near to You.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, we will Free From Sin:
All praise to Him who love us
and has freed us from sins by
shedding His blood for us; and
has made us kings and priests
to His God and Father (Rev 1:5-6).
Lord, just the thought of the
sacrifice of You fills me with
thanksgiving and praise of You.
Make my life one that brings
Glory to You and make u smile.
Show me Lord how to live as
a priest and as a king. Help me
speak Your will and live it out
in every situation I see. Amen.
Lord, we come back to first love:
I know all about the things you do.
I have seen your hard work and
your patient endurance… But
I have this complaint against you.
You don’t love me or each other
as you did at first! Look how far
you have fallen from your first love!
Turn back to me again (Rev 2:2-5)
Lord, I confess that I have been
working for You and doing a lot
but have somewhat ease the
simple devotion of loving You.
Thank You that You are ever calling
me back to intimacy with You.
Thank You for your arms that
are open wide to receive me.
Help me to once again abandon
myself to You, to experience Your
unfailing love for me, and to live in
pure devotion to Your heart. Amen.
Lord, we will Draw Near to You:
As many as I love, I rebuke and
chasten. Therefore be zealous
and repent. Behold I stand at
the door and knock. If anyone
Hears My voice and opens the door
I will come in to him and dine with
him and he with Me (Rev 3:19-20)
Lord, You are always near and
always desirous of my attention.
Forgive me for the times I ignore
or push You to the edges of my life.
For You deserve the central place.
Whenever I hear You calling and
knocking, help me to open myself
to You Lord so that I can enjoy
rich intimacy together. Amen.