Song # 1657.2 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. In Revelation we read that John was told by the Lord to write to the seven Churches. These were located in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis , Philadelphia and Laodicea. In chapter 2, we read in John’s letter to the Church in Smyrna that he warns them to beware of those who say they are Jews, but are a synagogue of Satan. Even though John’s letters were written some 2,000 years ago, they are still very relevant to us today.
These are the words of Him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again (Revelation 2:8). He knows your afflictions and your poverty, yet you are rich. He knows the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan (Revelation 2:9). Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and the Lord will give you the crown of life (Revelation 2:10). He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death (Revelation 2:11).
Thought for today: when Jesus returns, it will be heaven for those who trust and believe in Him.
Thought for the future: to be in heaven tomorrow, you need God in your heart today. Where will you spend your eternity?