God Longs Being Close to Us
John writes to the seven churches
in Asia Minor to address their
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 Alpha & Omega.
Lord, we will Draw Near to You:
There are some who have not
soiled their garments…They walk
with me… for they are worthy…
I will never erase their names
from the Book of Life, but I will
announce before My Father…
that they are mine (Rev 3:4-5).
These things says the Amen,
the Faithful and True Witness (v14)
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 (v19-20).
Lord Jesus, we are thankful of
Your friendship and love for us.
And You Lord desire us to be in
the Book of Life & want to bless us.
Help us to purpose not to practise
sin, to never stop doing good,
to fight the good fight & not give up.
For You Lord is Faithful & True and
You will surely make up for the trials
for the kingdom on that day. Amen.
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 so that we can enjoy rich
and intimate time together. Amen.
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,
indifference or compromising.
Thank You for loving us so much
and wanting relationship with us.
We will Come Back to first love and
we will Draw Near to You. Amen.