Call: Psalm 149 Offering: 1 Chronicles 29:9 Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 NASB The Church of Philadelphia, though small and marginalized in its cultural context, is commended by Christ for its unwavering faithfulness, holding fast to His word and name despite persecution from both Roman authorities and Jewish opponents. Jesus, identified as the holy, true one with the key of David, affirms His sovereign authority over the kingdom, declaring that no one can shut the open door He has provided, emphasizing that true access to God comes through Him alone, not through human institutions or religious heritage. He promises to vindicate His faithful people by humbling their enemies, making even those who falsely claim to be God's people bow before them, and to keep them secure through the coming hour of testing, not by removing them from the world, but by guarding and sustaining them in faith. The ultimate reward for perseverance is eternal permanence in the temple of God, where believers will bear the name of God, the New Jerusalem, and Christ's own new name, signifying their eternal belonging in the heavenly city. This passage calls all believers to prioritize faithfulness over influence, to trust in Christ's power rather than their own strength, and to remain steadfast in the truth, knowing that their eternal security and significance are rooted not in worldly success, but in Christ's unchanging faithfulness.