Devotion

Theme: Faithfulness Exalts Text: Revelations 3:7-13

Memory verse ~ Revelations 3: 12

He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.

The sixth church is the Church of Philadelphia. It is the true faithful church without lapses. It was so true to the Lord that, He introduced Himself as:
He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”.

The Lord identifies Himself with the church in purity and holiness. With the keys of David, He is able to open divine doors in their favor and shut every unpleasant door. Indeed, righteousness exalts a nation according to Proverbs 14:34. The Amplified Bible (AMP) puts it as:

"Righteousness [moral and spiritual integrity and virtuous character] exalts a nation,
But sin is a disgrace to any people." This means, good morals produces exaltation as immorality gives rise to disgrace. The Lord has really examined the works of the Philadelphia church and so He set an open door that no one can shut. It doesn't take strength to be true to God, for the church has but little strength.

How are you serving God with the little you have? Do you see yourself less important because of your strength (gifts, talents,finances,etc....)?

As a believer, it is important to learn how to persevere in all circumstances no matter how unpleasant it may be. The Philadelphia church will not experience the trial that shall come upon the earth to test those who dwell in it. In the same vain, all faithful  believers will equally be preserved from the trial. As we await the Lord's coming, we need to be on guard least someone snatches our glory (1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Peter 5:8)

Your desire as a Christian should be, attaining the perfect glory of God than seeking after worldly pleasures. For you shall be made a pillar in the Lord's temple and a divine name given to you if you remain faithful till the end.

Prayer: Most Holy One,who has the keys of David, teach my heart to remain loyal and faithful to You. Grant me grace to be among those to be made pillars in the Temple of God and write on me the name of God. Amen!