Reflection on the God I Serve

It took a little longer than expected, but I made it through all seven churches in Revelation 2-3.  However, I would like to write one more quick post on this topic.  I didn’t spend much time talking through one part of each letter.  In the start of each message to the church there is a description of our Lord!  I took some extra time last week to read through these descriptions again and just meditate on the greatness of my God!  This is a great exercise I would recommend for everyone.  It will allow you to gain a better perspective of who God is, and in light of that perspective take time to evaluate how you really are.  What you will find is a very humbling, accurate picture of your heart.  Though this isn’t the type of exercise that will give you a bunch on warm fuzzy feelings, I feel it is necessary in order for us to come to the right place were the Holy Spirit can go to work on our hearts.  Take a minute and look through this list:
 
2:1
-Him who holds the seven stars in his right hand (stars represent the seven messengers)
-Walks among the seven golden lamp stands (each lamp stand represents a church)
 
2: 8
-First and the Last
-Who died and came to life again
 
2:12
-Him who has a sharp double-edge sward (showing judgment)
 
2:18
-Son of God
-Eyes are like blazing fire (can see to penetrating depths of our hearts)
-Feet are like burnish bronze (showing judgment)
 
3:1
-Holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars (referring the church leadership and the life of the church)
 
3:7
-Holy and True
-Holds the key of David.  What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.
 
3:14
-Amen
-Faithful and true witness
-Ruler of God’s Creation
 
Reflect on these descriptions and just marvel at the great God we serve!  Also, if you look at each of the descriptions and then look at the issues each church was facing, you will see that the Lord reminds each church with the exact description that they needed to overcome the trial they were facing.  This is an amazing thought, especially when you look at the very next words after each description, “I know”.  The Lord of the universe in all his majesty and power with all that is happening in this world knows my situation.  May we be humbled and comforted by that reality!
 
If you like this exercise a couple of other favorite passages to do this with is Isaiah 40 and Job 38-41. 
 
For His Glory,
Pastor Matt

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