Revelation 1 & 2

Let me just start off by saying Revelation is by far my favorite book of the bible. Most people shy away from this book. Did you know this book of the bible is the only one that says whoever reads it will be bleesed. I don't know about you but I need all the blessings that I can get. Jack

Now lets get on with the first two chapters.

Rev-1

On the Lords day, John was in the spirit when he heard someone behind him. It was Jesus. Jesus told John to write on a scroll what he had seen and what will take place later. He told him to send it to the seven churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicca. As I write this a few things make me wonder...why John? Do you think John was afraid? Do you think John was afraid he would somehow fail? I can only imagine how and what John felt with the command Jesus gave him to do while he was on the island of Patmos. The number seven is used more in this book of the bible more than any other. The whole reason for the letters to the churches were to let them know where they stood in the eyes of the Lord.


Rev-2

John starts of by writing a letter to the church in Ephesus
These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. He lets them know that Jesus knows their bad deeds and their good deeds and lets them know what they need to do to please God. It's all about putting God first. Make God your first love or He will come move your lampstand (churches).

To the church in Smyrna
These are the words of Him who is the first and the last, who died and came to life again. He tells them that they will suffer persecution but if they stay faithful they will be given the crown of life. The Lord tells us that we will have troubles but as long as we trust Him and stay faithful we will weather the storm

To the church in Pergamum
These are the words of Him who has the shard double edged sword. He tells them to keep satan away by not being imoral and not dealing with idols. Look what is promised to all that overcomes.
To me, its pretty amazing that when you really think about it, Jesus promises us alot more than He ever ask of us, how awsome is that!

To the church in Thyatira
These are the words of the Son of God whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. There will many false prophets. So be careful to not be mislead by them.
He knows whats in our hearts and minds. And He will repay each of us according to our deeds. You can't hide anything from God. So the sooner we realize that the better off we will be.