Verse of the Day 12/14
Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. English Standard Version (ESV)
I read today's verse in my New Testament devotional reading. Twice in chapter 3 of Revelation , John tells the churches to hold onto their faith. In verse 3 he writes, "remember what you have heard and received and hold fast" and in verse 11 - "hold fast what you have".
The things that are precious to us in life are those things that we want to hold onto, to cling to, to hold fast. It doesn't matter what season in life it is, but we often come to this realization that we need to do it in the tough times. It involves faith and trust in God, completely, even when we don't have answers to the problems and challenges at hand.
In "The Root of Righteousness" A.W. Tozer writes, "What we need badly these days is a company of Christians who are prepared to trust God as completely now as they know they must do at the last day. For each of us the time is surely coming when we shall have nothing but God. Health and wealth and friends and hiding places will all be swept away and we shall only have God. To the man of pseudo faith that is a terrifying thought, but to real faith it is one of the most comforting thoughts the heart can have."
Think about it this morning, when all is stripped away is your faith real or is it a pseudo faith? If there is doubt seek Him, return to the Lord with the love you had at first, seek Him with your whole heart.
"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches." Revelation 3:13 The Message
Blessings,
Mike
Revelation 3:11-13 The Message (MSG)
11 "I'm on my way; I'll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what you have so no one distracts you and steals your crown.
12 "I'll make each conqueror a pillar in the sanctuary of my God, a permanent position of honor. Then I'll write names on you, the pillars: the Name of my God, the Name of God's City—the new Jerusalem coming down out of Heaven—and my new Name.
13 "Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches."
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