Thyatira was similar to Raleigh N.C. a textile town. Dyes, wools, cloth.

But it also was. Manufacturing city with guilds and associations uniting blue collar workers and artisans,

Prophecy is something that burdened them instead of uplifting them because they followed flesh prophets.

Jesus saw into their hearts and saw the real heartbeat of the people.

He looks into yours as  well. How do you feel about that?