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Forgiveness and Demons

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There are things which the Bible speaks of that can affect us. Christians are called to read the scriptures and examine everything. To help emphasize this, there’s a parable which Jesus tells of the unforgiving servant. The Master had compassion on his servant, forgave his servant’s debt and released him. But this same servant went out to collect a debt that was owned him and instead of having compassion, and extending mercy to his debtor, he chose to treat him roughly then throw him into prison. The parable is found in Matthew 18:21-35. But notice the words spoken by Jesus in the last few sentences, they read;

Matthew 18:33,34 – Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you? And his master was angry, and delivered him to the torturers until he should pay all that was due him. So my heavenly Father also will do to you if each of you, from his heart, does not forgive his brother his trespasses.

What’s the moral of this parable?

The Lord Jesus Christ tells us if we don’t forgive others who sin against us, His Heavenly Father also will do the same to us, meaning, we will be delivered to the torturers. Christ doesn’t say they will invade us, but, they will have the power to torture us. While forgiveness is a difficult thing, especially, for women who have been targeted by those who only had evil intent. It is necessary, it is a teaching Christ taught. For instance, as a child I was molested by 3 different people, one being a pastor. But the Holy Spirit showed me I needed to forgive so that I could be forgiven for my own sins. God is so merciful and helps us to understand the importance of forgiveness.

The Scriptures are also very clear that a “true born again believer” cannot have a demon residing in them. Because each person is responsible for their own sins, unfortunately, their are many religious leaders who teach that our sin is caused by demons. Many blame demons for their anger, lust, sexual immorality, filthy mouth or lying. This is not biblical, because the scriptures say;

James 1:13,15 – When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone. But each one is tempted when by His own evil desires He is lured away and enticed. Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.

Matthew 15:18,19 – But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile the man. For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. These are what defile a man, but eating with unwashed hands does not defile him.

As someone who’s been molested, I knew the Spirit was speaking to me to forgive. While it was a very difficult thing to do, I now have peace within. While I’ve never spoke about what had happened to me until I was able to completely forgive, now I have no issues discussing it. Maybe it’s to help other women who have gone through such trauma and letting them know if you want peace, you must forgive. God gives us mercy when we forgive from the heart. He takes all those negative emotions and fills us with His peace.

It’s also important to understand that scripture teaches a “true believer” cannot be possessed by a demon. We can however, be influenced through our attitude and emotions, but it’s strictly from outside the body. A demon’s primary goal is to get you to reject God and from living a godly lifestyle so they can then inhabit you, only, when you reject God. Christians can also be deceived when we listen to teachings inspired by demons, but only from the outside. Scripture confirms this, which reads;

2 Corinthians 11: 13,15 – For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

Of course, we also need to examine ourselves to ensure we are following the Scriptures as Jesus taught. Are we loving God with all our heart, mind, soul and strength? Are we loving our fellow man? Are we walking in the scriptures as Jesus taught? And remember, Jesus taught we are called to love our enemies also. We’re not called to condone a person’s ungodly actions and share in them, but, to love everyone including our enemies. Why? Because mankind is created in the image of God!

But there is another thing to consider, are you unequally yoked with someone? Are you hanging out with unbelievers? Living Worldly and accepting everyone believing your following Christ, regardless of someone else’s ideologies? We must stand on Truth! Scripture is clear, while we are called to sow and reap among unbelievers, we are not called to live with them or even associate with them other than from a witnessing standpoint. The scripture reads;

2 Corinthians 6:14,16 – Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? What harmony is there between Christ or belial? Or what does a believer have in common with a unbeliever? What agreement can exist between the Temple of God and idols? For we are the Temple of the living God.

The last thought I want to point out regarding the issue of forgiveness is holding on to a grudge. When we hold on to grudges we go against the spirit and walk in the flesh. Remember, the scriptures read;

Galatians 5:16,21 – So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want. The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Read this list carefully, because those who belong to Christ have crucified the flesh. But it doesn’t mean everyone who walks by the flesh has a demon, but, it does mean we sin. The Scriptures read;

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified
the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we
live by the Spirit let us walk in step with the Spirit.
Galatians 5:24

Are you careful what you say, does it line up with biblical teaching? Are you careful with what you hear and what you watch? These are extremely important things to consider. We each need to examine ourselves to ensure we’re walking in the way of the Spirit.

Glory to God and God bless…

All Languages Will Serve Him

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Throughout the internet there are many who believe that we must believe in the Hebrew/Aramaic name of Jesus to be saved. I know for awhile I had the same issue due to one particular scripture. But after doing more studying I have discovered two which really stand out. One, by the Prophet Daniel, which reads;

And He was given dominion, glory, and Kingship, that the people of every nation
and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will
not pass away, and His Kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.
Daniel 7:14

This scripture in Daniel speaks of the Lord Jesus, but, notice what is said; every nation and language should serve him. Which implies regardless of the language we speak, the name of the Lord Jesus is going to be different in each language. Hence, the reason for the transliteration of His name in Greek, Syriac, Aramaic and other languages. But to confirm this information is biblical, I found another scripture, which reads;

Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation
under heaven. And when this sound rang out, a crowd came together in
bewilderment, because each one heard them speaking his own language.
Acts 2:5,6

This is when the tongues of fire descended on the Apostles during the Feast of Pentecost after the crucifixion of Christ Jesus. Again, notice the phrase; each one heard them speaking his own language. And who can forget the story of The Tower of Babel when the Lord came down to see what the inhabitants of the earth was up to? The Lord confused the language of the earth and scattered them abroad. The scripture reads;

That is why it is called Babel, for there the LORD confused the
language of the whole world, and from that place the LORD
scattered them over the face of all the earth.
Genesis 11:9

This reinforces my belief that regardless of the language we speak, if I call on Him in my native language, repent of my sins, follow Him, believe in the One who sent Him and in His name, I am Redeemed. However, there is a catch. When we follow Him, we do it from a Biblical perspective and not man’s. Meaning, we seek Him through the scriptures, pray, meditate on His word, worship Him, seek His will and do the work He gives us. If we attend Church it’s important to be weary of false teachings because, unfortunately, in today’s society many pastors, ministers, preachers, evangelist and priest have succumb to the worldly ideologies.

Tell My People Dream

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Often before going to bed I will ask the Lord God what He wants me to talk about on my blog which I dedicated to Him and bares the name of His Son Jesus. So, early this morning around 5:45, I was given specific words through a prophetic dream and vision. I heard the word rooted, then Jeremiah, and lastly, the Door. Perplexed by this message I got out of bed, turned on the light and began searching the Book of Jeremiah for the words rooted and the Door. What I found was eye opening and after reading several different chapters I came to the conclusion I knew what the message was the Lord God was giving me to proclaim on my site to His People, all Christians. Being satisfied with the information I decided to lay back down for awhile.

As I begin waking up for the second time, I heard the voice of the Lord God say to me;

Tell My People evil shall become them.

I immediately reached for my notebook and pen and wrote the words down before I got out of bed because I didn’t want to forget His exact words. What I found puzzling was the word, become. God didn’t say overcome, He specially said, become. After doing a search for the definition, it became clear.

The word “become” has several meanings, so, I will list them and add it to the message the Lord gave. According to the Merriam Webster Online Dictionary the word become means to; 1. a)come into existence, 1. b)to come to be and 2. to undergo change or development. And according to the Collins Online Dictionary the word become means something which 1. starts to change and develop into that thing or it develops the characteristics of it or 2. it makes them look attractive or it seems right for them.

If you pair these with the words, Rooted, The Door, and the Words the Prophet Jeremiah spoke throughout his prophecy, the Lord’s message is very clear. Those who are NOT rooted in Christ Jesus (The Door), those who refuse to turn from their ways, who continue to live a worldly life, who continue following these false ideologies and teachings, if those who claim to believe in Him yet still live according to the flesh, if they refuse to repent of their sins and ask for forgiveness, the message is clear, evil shall become them!

Put your Faith, your Trust, your Belief and Hope in the Lord Christ Jesus so you can have a personal relationship with Him and become a child of the One True God. Because everyone who repents of their sins, turns to Him and accepts Him as their Lord and Savior will be saved. If you’re still living worldly, maybe Christ Jesus isn’t actually your Lord and your following an imitator. Yes, Christians can be fooled, especially, in this day and age if they don’t read their Bible faithfully, pray, offer praise, and study God’s Word. Because it’s these things which help us discern from false teachers along with their false doctrines.

An easy way to ensure you’re following Christ Jesus is because of the fruit the Spirit produces, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. If you still have outburst of anger, rage, a foul mouth, tell dirty jokes, have lust in your heart, in the midst of an affair, practice premarital sex, get drunk, party constantly, and, if you proclaim the label of a Christian, this message is for you! Check to ensure you’re living according to God’s Ways and not following the ways of this world. Because the Lord is calling all Christians, from all religions to come out of this world before it’s too late!

Following False Teachings

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What’s going on in the churches today is similar to what Jesus spoke to the multitudes and His disciples saying, woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! As you continue reading you’ll come across the scripture where Jesus calls them a brood of vipers. And when you think about it that’s pretty much what we’re seeing today.

Pastors, prophets, theologians, evangelist, those who are responsible for providing sound teaching on sin, repentance, forgiveness, righteousness and godly character couldn’t be further away from the Gospel Jesus and His disciples taught. Those who read the Bible for themselves know that preaching a portion of the Gospel of Jesus want save those who truly need to hear the message. So I started wondering and thinking;

Why do majority of pastors, prophets, theologians and evangelist not preach the gospel?

Have they forgotten they’ll be held at a higher degree of accountability than others because of the postion they’ve taken? Yet they continue to lead many astray!

It seems the only scriptures in the Bible these spiritual leaders are concerned with are the ones which refer to prosperity, and giving financially. These pastors, preachers and evangelist have a way of twisting the truth of the scriptures to benefit themselves. They live in the flesh and more concerned with money and the finer things in life than reaching the lost.

What can we learn from these men?

Besides the fact they don’t teach Biblical truth, they don’t preach about the teachings of Jesus, the Apostles, they don’t teach about Jesus birth and how He came in the flesh born of a virgin. They don’t teach of His Crucifixion, how Jesus was sacrificed and took our penalty of sin, which is death. They don’t talk about how He was resurrected on the third Day and how He’s coming back in all His glory and wrath! They speak of none of these things, instead, they stand in front of their congregation leading them astray!

My heart breaks for these people because they don’t have eyes to see, or ears to hear. There’s no discernment, no understanding of truth and their hearts are not prepared.

How do you know a false pastor, prophet, theologian or evangelist? You know them by their fruit.

Ask yourself, are they worldly? Do they live in the flesh? Are they concerned with money? Do they put on a show in the church? Do they speak of sin, repentance or reading the bible? Do they teach the complete Gospel of Jesus Christ? Do they teach the doctrines of men rather than Christ?

God says, My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. (Hosea 4:6)

For instance, many Christians believe in a pre-tribulation rapture because theologians have taught this. But, that’s just not biblical. There will be persecution in the church, it’s happened before and it will happen again. Jesus says in His own words;

Immediately after the tribulations of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give it’s light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the power of the heavens will be shaken. Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Matthew 24:29-31

Nowhere, did Jesus say He would rapture the church before hand. And since we know God is consistent, the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, you can count on the Church being persecuted. The Book of Revelation and the teachings of the Apostle Paul all line up with what Jesus spoke of. The reason this is so important is if you believe in a pre-tribulation rapture and it doesn’t happen, you want be prepared for what’s coming and you could very easily find yourself denying Jesus.

Read your Bibles, know what the scriptures say because a time is coming…….

And true Christians MUST speak Biblical truth.

Love is Kind

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During my bible reading last night I came across a scripture which after reading it I realized it’s exactly what’s going on in our society today. Now, I’ve heard this scripture quoted by quite a few people in the past and had completely forgotten about it till I read during my Bible study, but, it really made an impression on me so thought I would share. I’m quoting this scripture from two different bibles and the way the scripture reads from the first Bible is;

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek it’s own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NKJB)

Society today lacks love for their fellow man, no question about it. What I would also like to point out is how accurate this particular interpretation is with what’s been going on within our society. There are those who are puffing themselves up, parading around in their sin and loving it. They’re loud, proud, rude and reject the truth, in fact, if you mention the word God or Jesus they get nasty. But let’s look at this scripture from a different bible, which says;

Love is patient, love is kind, it is not jealous; love does not brag, it is not arrogant. It does not act disgracefully, it does not seek it’s own benefit; it is not provoked, does not keep an account of a wrong suffered, it does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;

1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NASB)

When you read the scripture from this interpretation you realize these communities are not only loud, proud and rude, but, also arrogant, disgraceful, they constantly brag on themselves, they’re easily provoked and once you’re on their radar they will continuously harass you. These communities rejoice in unrighteousness and have a tendency to twist the truth.

But what does the word rejoice actually mean? It means to take joy or delight in something, so, one could easily replace the word rejoice with joy, pleasure, delight, triumph, celebrate, relish, elated or jubilate to name a few. In other words, they delight, take pleasure or celebrate in their sin.

But what does all this mean?

It means society has gotten completely away from God! And as a “true” Christian we have a responsibility to speak the truth, but, it must come from a place of love. It’s unfortunate that many Christians are allowing this wokeism, gender ideology and the LGBQT+ community to take over their churches which are competely destroying them.

Ask yourself this, would Jesus allow these ideologies to creep into HIS Church? Afterall the Bible warns over and over about sexual immorality. For instance, the story of the woman found in the act of adultery, she was going to be stoned to death according to the law of Moses. But what did Jesus do? He didn’t condemn her, but, He did say to her, neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.

So why are Churches allowing this today?

Another example, look at how Jesus handled those whom He healed or set free from demonic spirits, He would say, go and sin no more. This implies that those who are “truly” sorrowful, “truly” believe in Him will change and not habitually sin.

While the Church should always be opened for everyone, Churches shouldn’t be changing to accomodate those found in these communities, rather, those in these communities should be changing to align with Christ.

Jesus and False Teachings

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Today as I was going through my youtube channel one of the Christian formats which I watch made a video speaking about how some Christian Churches, Christian Universities and Christian Chapels are allowing the transgender community make a mockery out of our Lord Christ Jesus.

As Christians we are to display the fruit of the Spirit, but, when someone blasphemes our Lord and Savior, we are to speak the truth. Not in an angry, nasty, judging manner, but, in a loving, caring way as Christ and the Apostles taught us. Jesus warned;

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 7:15

And Jesus answered and said to them, see to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they will mislead many people.

Matthew 24:4,5

But Jesus had more to say about this, look what else He says;

And many false prophets will rise up and mislead many people. And because lawlessness is increased, most people’s love will become cold.

Matthew 24:11,12

But there is more, look what the Apostle Paul says;

The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron.

1 Timothy 4:1,2

Today we’re seeing a large number of the transgender community who proclaim to be Christians leading many astray through their false teachings, their false churches, false pastors and their false scriptures. I’ve watched videos where they claim Christ isn’t male, He prefers men over women and He would support gay marriages because Jesus was about love. That’s just blatant heresy and blasphemy!

Yes, Jesus was about love, love for the Father, love for our neighbors, love between a man and woman, love for your friends and love for mankind.

Christians must stand strong in the faith and speak the truth. We’re called not to fear man but to fear HIM who can kill the body and soul. Don’t be mislead by false teachings and false prophets. Otherwise you’ll find yourself in the Pergamum Church, the Thyatira Church or the Ephesus Church found in the Book of Revelations.

Because, Jesus is coming, and, it may be alot sooner than many realize!

Misleading the Masses

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Our world is so full of false pastors, false evangelist, false prophets, false teachings, false doctrine that it can become a bit overwhelming when one is striving to learn the “truth” to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I believe the Gospel is alot more complex than many make it out to be. I believe we try to “simply” the Gospel to a point that anyone can be saved within a matter of minutes. But there is so much more that goes into being a Christian and being born again.

Christ, the Apostle Paul, the Apostle John, along with other Apostles warned of following false Christ, false gospels and false techers. That’s why it’s so important you understand the “TRUTH” of the Gospel, otherwise, there will be those who will distort it. Look what Christ says regarding false Christ and false prophets in Matthew;

Matthew 24:4,5,11 ~ And Jesus answered and said to them, “See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they will mislead many people.

The Apostle Paul spoke numerous times on this subject because it was a constant interference within the Churches which he preached at and witnessed to. Remember, the Apostle Paul was called to the Gentiles and he frequently visited those in Asia Minor, Macedonia, Athens, and even in Rome. The Apostle Paul says in 1 Timothy;

1 Timothy 6:3-6 ~ If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and with the doctrine and teaching which is in agreement with godliness (personal integrity, upright behavior), he is conceited and woefully ignorant (understanding nothing). He has a morbid interest in controversial questions and disputes about words, which produces envy, quarrels, verbal abuse, evil suspicions, and perpetual friction between men who are corrupted in mind and deprived of the truth, who think that godliness is a source of profit (a lucrative, money making business– withdraw from them).

1 Timothy 4:1,2 ~ But the (Holy) Spirit explicitly and unmistakenly declares that in latter times some will turn away from the faith, paying attention instead to deceitful and seductive spirits and doctrines of demons, (misled) by the hypocrisy of liars who consciences are seared as with a branding iron (leaving them incapable of ethical functioning),

1 Timothy 1:3,4 ~ Just as I urged you upon my departure for Macedonia, to remain on at Ephesus so that you would instruct certain people not to teach strange doctrines, nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which gives rise to useless speculation rather than advance the plan of God, which is by faith, so I urge you now.

But Peter also spoke of false prophets and false teachers because there was always someone trying to discredit Jesus or the gospel that the Apostles taught. Look what Peter says;

2 Peter 2:1-3 ~ But false prophets also appeared among the people, just as there will also be false teachers among you, who will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing swift destruction upon themselves. Many will follow their indecent behavior, and because of them the way of the truth will be maligned; and in their greed they will exploit you with false words; their judgment from long ago is not idle; and their destruction is not asleep.

I’ve shown you scriptures from Christ, the Apostle Paul, the Apostle Peter and now let’s look at the Apostle John who says this;

1 John 4:1-3 ~ Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God; and every spirit that does not confess Jesus is not from God; this is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming, and now it is already in the world.

Notice in a couple of these scriptures the word greed or profit is mentioned along with doctrines of demons. I began to understand the importance of these scriptures and how they provide a direct correlation between those who twist the gospel, use false words or introduce destructive heresies. As a Christian my responsibility is to know the truth and seek it in God’s word, the Bible.

Cause remember, each of us will be held accountable for the choices we make, hopefully, many will wake up and reject the false gospels, pastors, evangelist and teachings in our world today, before it’s too late.

The Churches of Revelation Messages

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Just like many Christians, I struggle with Bible Prophecy. It can be difficult to understand, partly due to the translations of the languages and the ancient cultures found in the Bible. Since I’m naturally drawn to the different Prophecy sections in the Bible, I realized, the only way for me to comprehend these writings was to pray and ask God for wisdom and understanding. Today I found myself being led back to the Book of Revelations and the seven churches. Obviously, the Holy Spirit is letting me know there’s a message here that myself and Christians need to hear and obey. So let’s talk about the seven churches and the message Christ has for His people.

In the first chapter of the Book of Revelation, John was instructed to write on a scroll and to send it to each of the seven churches in Asia Minor. But today, I’m interested in what the actual message was that Jesus had for each of these churches.

Ephesus Church – After reading everything christ has to say about this church, He tells them they have left their first love, but, look what else He says;

Lost the Love for God, Loveless Church

But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Therefore, remember where you have fallen, and repent, and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and I will remove your lampstand from its place-unless you repent.

Revelation 2:4,5

Smyrna Church – Christ tells this church that some of them will be thrown into prison, will be tested and endure tribulations. But look at His message to them;

The Persecuted Church

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulations for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelations 2:10

Pergamum Church – Christ tells this church they held firmly to His name and did not deny His faith, even in the days of Antipas, His witness, His faithful one, who was killed among them, where Satan dwells. Christ says;

False Teachings, False Doctrines, Idol Worship, Compromising, Sexual Immorality Church

But I have a few thing against you, because you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit sexual immorality. So you too, have some who in the same way hold to the teachings of the Nicolaitans. Therefore, repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will wage war against them with the sword of my mouth.

Revelation 2:14-16

Thyatira Church – Christ tells this church He knows their deeds, their love, faith, service and perserverance and their deeds now or greater than the first. But look what Christ says;

False Prophet, False Teachings, Sexual Immorality, Idol Worship, Compromising Church

But I have this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and she teaches and leads My bond-servants astray so that they commit sexual immorality and things sacrificed to idols. But I say to you, the rest who are in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not known the deep things of Satan, as they call them-I place no other burden on you. Nevertheless what you have, hold firmly till I come.

Revelations 2:20,24,25

Sardis Church – Christ tells the Sardis Church that He knows their deeds, you have a name( or reputation) that you’re alive, but, you’re dead. But Christ also says;

The Dead Church

Be constantly alert, and strengthen the things that remain, which were about to die; for I have not found your deeds completed in the sight of My God. So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Then if you are not alert, I will come like a thief in the night, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you. But you have a few people in Sardis who has not soiled their garments; and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.

Revelation 3:2-4

Philadelphia Church – Christ says to this church that He has put before them an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have followed My word, and have not denied My name. But Christ says something different here, look what He says;

Faithful, Perservering Church

Behold, I will make those of the Synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie–I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and make them know that I have loved you. Because you have kept my word of perserverance, I also will keep you from the hour of the testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who live on the earth. I am coming quickly; hold firmly to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Revelation 3:9-11

Laodicea Church – Christ tells this church that they are neither cold nor hot; and I wish they were cold or hot. But, because they’re lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, He is going to vomit them out of His mouth. But look what else Christ says;

The Lukewarm Church

Because you say, I am rich, and have become wealthy, and have no need for anything, and you do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked, I advise you to buy from Me gold refined by fire so that you may become rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself and the shame of your nakedness will not be revealed; and eye salve to apply to your eyes so that you may see. Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline; therefore be zealous and repent.

Revelation 3:17-19

As I was reading and typing each of these messages, I noticed a repetitive sentence. While it’s only a few short words, I believe it packs a punch! It says;

The one who has an ear, let Him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

The messages Christ sent to the churches of Asia Minor is also for us. As Christians we must be diligent, alert and love the Lord God with all our heart, all our soul and all our mind. Because when we do we’ll be faithful, able to persevere and do good works. It’ll be harder for us to be deceived by the false prophets, false teachings, false doctrines, Idolatry, sexual immorality, and compromises many churches today are making.

But something else to think about, Christ only told ONE CHURCH they would be spared from the hour of testing, the hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who live on the earth.

Knowing what Christ said and seeing everything going on in our world today, the signs are everywhere. I’m even hearing about Christian persecution in America, and knowing this, guess my question is, are you ready?