Main Idea. God’s provisions strengthen his weary saints to persevere in gospel ministry.

Provision 1: Ministry Partners (vv. 1–4)

Provision 2: The Word that Occupies (vv. 5–8)

Provision 3: The Presence of Christ (vv. 9–11)

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me (Rev 3:20).”

Provision 4: Trustworthy Protection (12–15)

Responses.

1. Stay right where you are. Christ is with you.

2. Testify to people about the love of Christ, but warn them too.