This is Christmas 2015! My two daughters and my two grandsons. What a blessing!

Revelation 3:7-13

This is the church of Philadelphia, the faithful church. There is no rebuke for this church. Finally, a letter without a rebuke!!!  What a wonderful church this must be. Jesus says of them “you have kept My word and have not denied My name.” and also, “you have kept the word of My perseverance.” You have been faithful and preserved.

Blessings upon blessing

The blessings He promises them are a preview of Revelation chapter 4. He promises to keep them from the time of great testing. He is coming to snatch them (rapture them) before the tribulation. He then promises they will be pillars in the coming Millennial Kingdom of God on earth which will “comes down out of heaven”.

In summary, live faithfully in this challenging and sometimes hostile world we are in today; hold fast with a clear and strong vision of the reward and glory ahead of you. Now is the time to work and serve. Be good stewards of your time on earth. Once you have lived and served then you will enter His presence and hear, “well done, my good and faithful servant. Enter your time of rest and glory.” Help me Lord to not seek rest and glory now. Help me to serve now knowing that a time is coming soon to live and rest in the presence of Your glory. Amen!