The Seven Churches in Asia Minor needed help in getting their priorities straight. Careful study of this Scripture in the book of Revelation has helped many stay focused. We want Scripture to help us keep our priorities straight and to help us change our lives. Because even more so today, there is a competition for […]

Jesus has a special concern for leadership. He holds leaders in His right hand. Christ’s encouragement to the leadership in Ephesus recorded in the book of Revelation is to persevere and endure hardships, all for Jesus’ name. Jesus wants to encourage you to lead your spouse and family. He wants you to be diligent in […]

Christ mixes a stern warning with more encouragement to the church in Ephesus. Tough love will get your attention. Christ is not one to focus on negatives, He is always gracious and kind. But if we aren’t careful and work at our relationship with the Lord, our love for Him will grow cold. Are you […]

As we go through difficulty, God is preparing us for something else. Jesus tells us to persevere and endure as suffering will not last forever – this is the way to the greatest rewards. So think eternally: Jesus tells us we are rich. Where is our wealth? Receive the ultimate trophy which is the crown […]

Happiness is not tied to your circumstances, it is tied to how you think. The believers in Pergamum were not ashamed of their relationship with Jesus because they were trusting in Him. Jesus commends them that despite their adversity, they were faithful. If you are having trouble staying true, you should ask, “Who are you […]

There is no neutral ground with Jesus. If you are not 100% for Him, then you are against Him. When your needs are not met, you become vulnerable to all kinds of temptation. If you don’t repent and turn back to Christ, you will fail and get too busy taking care of your things. Why […]

Why do you think the Bible is so adamantly against immorality? Because it destroys people, families and society. Jesus tells us in the book of Revelation to stand firm against sexual immorality. He searches our hearts and repays us according to our deeds. He has piercing, penetrating, perfect knowledge and He operates with perfect strength […]

Narrow is the road that leads to life, broad is the road that leads to death. When Jesus is talking to the church in Thyatira, He warns us that idolatry will lead to immorality which will harm people. So hold on to what you have — Jesus — until He comes. If you are an […]

Sardis is a wealthy, commercialized pagan city. These people we impressive, busy, prosperous, hyperactive, and had lots of programs going on. The Lord was not on their agenda. Who were they trying to impress? How are we different? Jesus always gives us a chance to get back on the team. He’s telling us to wake […]

Most people do not operate on their own convictions. Therefore, they are vulnerable to the pressures around them. We live in a culture of images. Throughout the Bible, the Lord always finds the few precious saints who will stand alone. So don’t drift with the crowd. The key to sustain the pressure will be rigorous […]