November 15
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LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA
A poem by ILMA
This is the message from the one who is holy and true,
The one who has the key of David, your Savior and Lord
What he opens, no one can close; what he closes, no one can open
“I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close.
You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me
Look, I will force those who belong to Satan’s synagogue
Those liars who say they are Jews and yet they are not
They will acknowledge that you are the ones I love.
“Because you have obeyed my command to persevere,
I will protect you from the great time of testing
Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown
All who are victorious will become pillars in the Temple of my God.
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MEMORY VERSE
“Because you have obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world. I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown. – Revelation 3:10-11
Read: Revelation 3:7-11
The church in Philadelphia is one of the two of the seven churches whom God has no complaints about. This is a good church because they have obeyed God’s commands despite having little strength. This is a good reminder that there are still other believers who can be faithful and that the Lord’s promises will come true for these people.
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REFLECTION
• Why do you think the church in Philadelphia continued to be faithful to the Lord despite the weaknesses of their church?
• What does perseverance play in becoming a true servant of God?
• Why is faithfulness and obedience important to those who obey the Lord?