. Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him; do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who carries out wicked schemes. - Psalm 37:7. When we seek to do His church on our own, we turn it into a church of evil, as diametrically opposed to Christ, as Satan is opposed to Him. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death. (Revelation 2:11). Maybe you have a financial issue. According to Revelation 20:14-15 and 21:8, what is the second death and who would experience it? Are you secure concerning your eternal destiny? We need to be ready to stay firm and to stand and resist his attacks. If so, how is that evident in your life? Rest in His presence. Verses 9 and 10 also go on to tell us a third thing we need to remember in order to suffer well. You are so in love with the Lord. The Church of Smyrna Smyrna was a seaport city about 35 miles north of Ephesus. ATTOM AVM; Home Equity Data . The first thing He promises is that they will receive the crown of life for being faithful until death. I would leave every night saying, God, why do I have to go to these events? because I did not feel like I was having a witness. I am so thankful. But, in the process, when I am in the middle of it, it is hard to find joy in why He has me there. For instance, telling them that they were practicing cannibalism because they were partaking of the Lords Supper, eating of the body of Christ, drinking His blood. Fruits And Vegetables To Lose Belly Fat - The largest student-run They were reporting false allegations to the government about these believers, saying things which were not true about them. Do not be afraid. In verse 9 when He says, I know your tribulations. That word used here for tribulation literally means pressure. You are struggling. He fled briefly and then they caught him and he did not run that time. Let me tell you one other thing. Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. (1 John 1-5). 7. What three things did Jesus mention that He was aware of concerning the church at Smyrna? Hope-Full: Revelation 2:1-7. Every time that God has taken me through a difficult period of life, whether it is just a trial or suffering, I can always look back after it is over and go, yes, Lord, I see how You used that in my life. If this was your church, what could be done to make sure it did not die but be revived to its formerly healthy and vibrant ways? (8) Revelation 2:8 - "And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: 'The words of the first and the last, who died and came to life. You are so dependent on this myth and you are crazy. Even Jesuss greeting to the church reveals His loving, personal care. Anyone who has said I cannot earn salvation on my own so I put my faith in the blood of Jesus Christ to pay the penalty for my sins. Jesus wanted to encourage them to stand strong, even if it meant physical death. It is just the beginning because He is the victor and He conquered death. Those crowns are not to make us feel good about ourselves. 6. 2:8-11. Lets pray. I thought, okay we can pray about this. What does He promise to the one who overcomes? She was saying you know Crickett God has lain on my heart that because things are going so well right now that we are going to be right in the middle of some spiritual warfare soon, because Satan is not going to like what God is doing. Absolutely nothing is hidden from our all-knowing, all-seeing God. I came back that fall and I was so on fire for the Lord.
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