Do you remember the old nursery rhyme, “Here’s the church and there’s the steeple, open the door and see all the people”? Even now, I bet many of us could do the hand motions. But the Church has never just been a building with a steeple reaching into the sky. The Church is, in fact, the people of God. And where there are people, there is potential for imperfection. If someone were to open the doors of your church, what would they see?
In Revelation chapters 2 and 3, Jesus opened the doors of seven different churches and to reveal the people inside them. Jesus spoke directly to seven churches in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) through John. Since these churches were groups of people, these messages were intentional, personal, and deeply spiritual. They include commendations, rebukes, and calls to repentance, all with one goal: to bring the church back to the heart of God. John concluded each letter to the churches by saying, “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches” (Revelation 2:29).
Although these letters were written to churches thousands of years ago, they still hold significance today. Through the Spirit, they reveal where we—the overall Church and individual believers—can return to God with renewed passion and obedience.
The church at Ephesus was the first addressed—He said, “You have abandoned the love you had at first” (v.4). In other words, someone or something else had taken their heart’s affection and devotion. To the church at Smyrna, Jesus offered no rebuke but encouraged them to remain faithful in the face of trials. To the church at Pergamum, He warned them not to compromise the truth. To the church at Thyatira, He urged them to confront sin and hold their community of faith accountable. To Sardis, He called them to wake up from going through the motions of religiosity. To Philadelphia, He encouraged them to stay true to the gospel despite opposition. Lastly, He wrote to the church at Laodicea, rebuking them for their lukewarm faith and self-sufficient efforts.
Could you reflect on the faith community to which you belong locally with these addresses in mind? If Jesus were to open the door and see the people there, what would He notice, address, and ask you to consider? If you follow Jesus, you are part of the Church and God’s people. And where there are people, there are flaws. Maybe you have replaced Him with someone or something else. Perhaps there’s an area in your life where you’ve sacrificed truth for comfort. Maybe you’re just going through the motions. By faith, listen to what the Spirit is telling you. He spoke to the people then, and He continues to speak to the people now.
Written by Will Heydel
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Personal reflection : I can see areas in my life where I need to step-it up. Not out of religiosity but out of a need to draw Closer to God . my prayer life and my time spent in the word need to increase. In turn I will reflect Jesus more daily.
Notes: Guard your heart. Stay alert! Always remember your love for God and one another. This Walk is about a relationship over performance. Grace is not a license to sin. Don’t lead dangerous lives of Compromise Confront sin and hold one another accountable.
❤️ you summed this up perfectly
Wow what a powerful breakdown of ch.2 thank you!
So good! Satan condemns but God convicts to draw us closer to him.
It can be so easy to allow the acknowledgement of my sin to cause me to wallow in self-pity and the fear that I will never be “good enough” for God’s love. I love the reminder that the rebukes are attempts to draw us back to the heart of God, and not just statements meant to lead us into irreparable shame. Our failings are not our identity, and I am so grateful for a Savior who loves us so much that He constantly pursues us and draws us back into His safe embrace. My prayer this week is that we will see the rebukes in God’s Word as Him drawing us to Himself and refining us to look more like Jesus.
This is really good
I love studying these letters. I read these daily for a period and I searched myself. I also love the image of the Manoral with seven branches for candle lights. Seven churches, number seven represents completeness. So it is written to all the types of the churches there are. What stood out to me is the many imperfections that are hidden. These are spiritual conditions that only the All Knowing God can see and diagnose. We humans look on the outward. And another great detail the Lord highlighted for me a while back is, only the church of Philadelphia (the name means brotherly love) is the one with the specific promise that they will be spared from the tribulation that the whole world will go through. “Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth” (Revelation 3:10). And only for the churches in Philadelphia and Smyrna the Lord did not rebuke. Notice the differences. Smyrna means myrrh- used for perfume, anointing oil and burial preparation, myrrh connects to suffering, in order to release its fragrance it has to be crushed. The church of myrrh, and the church of brotherly love are the ones the Lord commended for their faithful, enduring sacrifice. The name Philadelphia is not an accident either, it mirrors the second greatest commandment the Lord taught, “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself’ (Matthew 22:36-39), “By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). Let love and endurance in suffering for Christ guide us. Be blessed dear sisters.
*edit: manorah
I love these letters. I can’t wait see a little from each one in my current congregation. We are small and need to grow but no one wants to go out into the neighborhood. I pray that God puts that fire in my heart as well. I need to be on fire for him.
I’ve experienced that before at my former church. My fellow church members were afraid to walk through the “dangerous” neighborhoods. What we do is not about us but impacting lives through the greatness of God. He’s going to cover us as well care for his people. I think people forget who the God they worship is and what he can do through us for his glory, the needs of others and our joy.
The worksheet for this reading is fantastic! I am having trouble though with the affirmation for the church at Smyrna. Is it their poverty and suffering?
I wondered also and looked it up. It is their faithfulness despite suffering and poverty and endurance under slander and persecution.
Can you post a pic of the worksheet…I’m so curious to see it now!
It truly is!
I truly appreciated the worksheet for today as well as the suggestion from the podcast to assign each category a color. This helped to see the depth of each letter and opens the door to digging even deeper in understanding as well as doing a personal heart check.
Highly recommend listening to this weeks podcast with Dr. Scott Duvall. SO amazing!!!
I don’t usually listen, but I tuned in this morning while washing dishes and folding laundry – stay in one place chores. ☺.I still have about20 minutes to listen to later.
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I attempted a ❤ on your reply to my comment below. ☺
Good morning, just finished Day 2. I have a couple questions…
1. At the beginning of each letter, it says…”write to the angel of the church…” Is the angel a reference to the leader of each church?
2. Letter 1, it is written that if the church does not repent, Jesus will come and remove the lampstand. Is the lampstand referring to the Holy Spirit? Or is it life itself?
Another observation: I love the worksheet assisting in identifying those 4 things, I would like to add another identifying topic I see….Mercy – the opportunity to repent. That thread of Love given by Jesus.
I too want to write out all the affirmations and promises as daily encouragement and reminders.
With your first question … I did some digging to see for clarity because I had a similar thought. There is no definitive answer that I could find in a quick search that said specifically, but it can best be thought that they were messengers who would read John’s words to the congregation. As for your second question, the lampstand was told to be the church in chapter 1, so I would imagine the church itself would be “dismantled” and no longer a functioning church.
I think in the podcast they mentioned the “angel” could be a guardian angel for that church, or a leader/pastor? I also think in the Dr David Jeremiah Revelation sermon series (which was pretty in depth—so good!) he mentions something similar, if I remember correctly. :)
That’s the definition of the word, yes
I think the angel of the church is the spiritual guardian/covering of that church that God has assigned. Like for region, cities, there were war angels that guarded (Michael the archangel, the guardian one over Israel fought against the spiritual price of Persia/Iran in Daniel 10:13. Ironically in modern day Iran still fights against Israel, last year through drones and missiles). I once heard that for each church, the Lord assigns seven angels to guard and keep watch over the enemies in the heavenly realm. Incredible.
Good morning sweeties! Allowed myself to sleep-in, BUT was so looking forward to reading along side all of you even if I didn’t meet with the early birds this morning. I wrote down the concise descriptions of the Seven churches as it will help me gain more understanding. It also helped me think about where I, myself stand today. I agree with all of you that there is NO perfect church as I, myself, am imperfect, however we do need to be wise and alert and it’s okay to ask questions when we don’t understand. That being said, (most here know I no longer attend the church where I raised my children) I decided to plant myself where my adult children attend. They were VERY happy with my decision. I’ve seen them “grow” in their faith, my daughter even got baptized in June (answer to prayer) and my son is now (recently) part of a leadership team where he is the youngest! I’m a proud mama, and God gets ALL the glory! Also pray as I met with a sweet lady who has had similar experiences and we are prayerfully considering starting a support group for women who have been in our situation. The Church! God is good!
Also reading Revelation 3:20 brought back memories of my youth…”I stand at the door and knock…Sigh…I have wonderful memories of my early beginnings of walking with JESUS!
Tina, thank you for your post. I have been reading SRT for about 8 years. My husband passed away last year and I haven’t been able to get back
Oh Ruby, so sorry for your loss! Glad you are back here with us now!
Ruby, I am so very sorry for your loss! praying Gods loving arms around you and His infilling of the peace that surpasses ALL understanding to guide you through your new normal.
He is near always, even in the days you have been away, He is near.
Thankful to see you here today, hopeful to see more of you, one day at a time, Ruby, God knows your heart, the sorrow in it and He walks with you. Be here when you can, we will continue to lift your arms until you are able to do so again.
God be with you, Ruby..
Much love..
So sorry to hear about your loss, dear Ruby. I lost my husband this year so I have an idea of how you feel. Praying God’s comfort and peace for you. Glad you are back. ❤️
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Father God in Jesus name help me to not just go through the motions
What sticks out to me is those 7 churches can be anyone in any church. I certainly need to be reminded and rebuked. Heavenly Father , please help me to never be lukewarm. I want to shine a light that illuminates your love.
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Good morning sisters, glad the technical difficulties are sorted. Welcome to so many new friends and those that are returning. So glad you are here and know it will be a rich time of studying and learning together. I am always so challenged, encouraged and spurred on by the wisdom and insight of others, the faithfulness and support of this, in a sense the church community of SRT. Thank you, ladies.❤️
I appreciate the short snapshot of the 7 churches in the devotional today – a quick overview is helpful for me and, also very convicting. I could reflect on my faith community as the writer suggests, but I think its far more beneficial for me to look in the mirror and examine myself and where I need to repent, where I am afraid, where complacency is masked as tolerance and is just plain lukewarm. Yes, I do think if we zoom out we can easily see the “greater church” has struggles in many ways but the reality is we are in imperfect people working alongside other imperfect people and devoted, steadfast faithfulness starts with me and my heart posture and commitment to my Jesus.
Heavenly Father, move your Spirit in my life to convict me, guide me, show me where I need to repent and seek forgiveness and restoration. Make my heart tender to your leading and guiding, to be discerning and to be bold and courageous in living for you. Thank you Father that you are the Holy One, the True One. Lead me in living for you, I love you Lord and lift my life to you. Amen❤️
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This is so good Wendy. I found it easier to examine myself than my church.
TINA, thank you for your comments! You said what I feel beautifully!
I pray that God will apply His salve to open my eyes, give me ears to hear, and to open the door of my heart to the Lord’s conviction and rebuke when He gives it! Giving me a push when I am being Luke warm and complacent and to keep me set apart in an immoral world!
The letters to the churches doesn’t make me judge my church but they do make me take a good hard look at my life and they make want to be better and do better and get closer to God!
They also show how much God loves us! He keeps reaching out to us to show a better way to live! He is knocking we just have to respond. We have to persevere!
Praying for all!
Repent, believe, love God, be faithful, listen…
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Do we? I know I can do better.
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I’ve heard it said many times… if you know better, do better.
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Ooof!
Hey Adrienne
Ain’t that the truth!!
Right?
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Hope you have a good nights sleep tonight! (I hope I do too!)
This past Sunday I loved that my pastor started with a reminder, yet again, that the true church wasn’t the building we were in, but the people there and all over the world – a body of Christ.
I dare say I have been some of all seven churches in my own heart from time to time. In my Bible that I have had for almost 25 years, only the “lukewarm” church is highlighted – a reminder in my “easy” life that not facing many constant and ongoing challenges lends itself to a life of ease and comfort, and with it the lack of conviction to “choose a side.” I’m not persecuted daily nor is my life threatened because of my faith, so I can fall into complacency and let little things erode my peace and my passion. I don’t want to be known for those things so I am thankful for a place like this to come and let you all stoke my fire back to passion and yearning for the Word and accountability and growing in knowledge and truth.
Thankful for you all!
Well said, Molly! We are here to encourage each other! ❤
Amen! Yes I need my fire stoked as well!
Today I noticed the ‘victory’ listed for each church. Jesus listed a specific problem for each church, but He also encouraged each church with a specific promise!
I plan to write those down along with the ways He introduced Himself in the letter and the issues addressed with each.
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Love, hugs, and prayers!
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You’re Worthy of My Praise (Stephen McWhirter)- Lyrics:
Jesus, I give it all to you.
I will give you all my worship
I will give you all my praise
You alone I long to worship
You alone are worthy of my praise
To worship you I live
To worship you I live
I live to worship you
I just dug out my study book from Lifeway/Jen Wilkins study ©2024. It has a ‘worksheet’ with several columns.
Name of the church
Jesus described
“I know…”
Accusation/warning
Call to listen (Y/N)
Promise to the one who conquers
I bet I would see the victories and problems of each of those seven churches in MY life. I will look harder at that too later today.
❤ no doubt each of us will! ☺
Yes, to the one who conquers…. I will…
I appreciate the summary given to each church which to me has been various stages in my life. I can definitely place myself in each scenario. Thank you, Lord, for the mirror you have placed before my eyes to give me an inside look at where I’ve been and the path I am on now. Oh, LORD, that you will help me see more clearly how I am not looking like Jesus and straighten my path so that I can.
I did a deep dive and read that each of the churches represents the church at the time as well as a prophetic stage in church history. The stages are this:
The Seven Churches and Their Historical Stages
Ephesus — The Apostolic Church
→ (AD 30–100) — The era of the apostles; strong in truth but lost its first love.
Smyrna — The Persecuted Church
→ (AD 100–313) — The era of Roman persecution; faithful under suffering.
Pergamum — The State (Compromising) Church
→ (AD 313–590) — The church united with the Roman Empire; truth mixed with worldliness.
Thyatira — The Medieval (Corrupted) Church
→ (AD 590–1517) — The age of papal dominance and corruption, but with a faithful remnant.
Sardis — The Reformation Church
→ (AD 1517–1700s) — Doctrinally revived but spiritually incomplete; “alive in name, but dead.”
Philadelphia — The Missionary (Faithful) Church
→ (AD 1700s–1900s) — Marked by revival, evangelism, and worldwide missions.
Laodicea — The Lukewarm (Modern) Church
→ (AD 1900–Present) — Spiritually complacent, self-sufficient, and indifferent.
Sadly we are considered the Lukewarm church…
Oh thank you so much for sharing!!
And- not surprised at all, it is easy to see us as Luke warm!
Thank you for sharing that, Tami. The compromising church… may that not be me. (I am afraid that sometimes it is. Ooof!)
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A comment on yesterday, because it wasn’t working when I was on early. God’s timing was so sweet, the passages yesterday reflecting on our eternal life with Jesus were such a comfort on the day we had the Celebration of Life for the young man I mentioned who had the tragic car accident. Started my day with such comfort. So grateful.
Also, I loved in the book the worksheet on the 7 churches (gotta love a good worksheet). That really helped me organize the churches in my head. So helpful-thank you SRT!
I’m always challenged when I read the warning about being lukewarm-so easy for all of us to get in that place and I don’t want to be there. God, help me remain faithful to you. Hot, in my pursuit of you! Never lukewarm!
❤ Thank you for sharing your personal connection. I intend to make a ‘worksheet’ for the churches – great idea, SRT! ❤
You’ll find the worksheet in the study book
I usually hear it as “The WARNINGS to the seven churches” lol. Do you know those leaders that call you and start with a compliment…you are doing a wonderful job..? When I hear that I immediately think “what did I do/say now,” ready for the BUT!
We don’t seem to get a lot of rebuke from our pastors in American churches. In the 80’s and 90’s they would let you know you better wake up, quit spinning, repent, and get right with God! Then the Grace decades came, that God loves us unconditionally and offers grace upon grace. We have seen the same about face in parenting style. From spanking and harsh punishments to treating them as little people that deserve lollipops, rainbows and praise non-stop.
But, common sense tells us that we need discipline, rules and order or there is chaos, disorder, and hurt, and pain. God is a loving God. Just as I love my child, (I made him after all) he is my joy and love, but he didn’t come perfect. He came with a headstrong, selfish, unruly attitude! He needed constant, age appropriate guidance. We do too.
Our churches will never achieve perfection. Many have gone through the “are they speaking on this subject enough or not enough” in the last decade. People get mad and leave no matter which side the pastor falls on. There is a pastor today that is getting a lot of attention by the name of Phillip Anthony Mitchell. He is determined to speak the Bible, and wake people up in these last days. I think you would either love or hate him. I am a hand clapping, hallelujah, Amen follower! I love some straight talk, earnest trying to help you church, listen to scripture, calling you out children of God pastoring! Rebuke makes us better. When I owned a business, you knew your critiques were important to improve you!
I am thankful for the pastors that try to be faithful to the word. The Bible is not only grace but judgement as well. There are things God loves and things God hates. Stories that show right and wrong. Ones that succeed and ones that are a hard fail. The road is indeed narrow, I sure want to know how to get through the narrow gate. I do not want to be spit out. I want to get it right, and the only way to do that is to have a relationship with the One that is to decide. No religion or denomination is going to do it for me. How does a relationship work. You can’t read about someone and have a relationship with them. You have to meet them and talk with them, and spend time together. We must spend time with Jesus. Yes, his word is his conversation with us, but it is revealing through our want to be with him. Here’s the difference, remember in school where you would read the section of the book just to pass the test? You didn’t care but you wanted the knowledge for a reason that wasn’t the purpose. But if you read because it interests you, it becomes something different. Something you retained because it resonated with you, and you wanted to know more. God wants our love, and heart, and soul, and mind. Not just time together, but a wanting to spend time together. He doesn’t want our service, money, and other types of “works” he wants our praise, worship, and adoration.
We can not rationalize sin in our life, we can’t worship God and have it. We are works in progress, thank you Lord, for loving us, and caring enough about me to give us Jesus and your word. Grateful for SRT and each of you here on this road together.
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LOVE you Rhonda! You summed this up so well and to the point and truth in LOVE!
Love this!
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I don’t want to look at my church with these eyes. I don’t want to judge and have an attitude. I do pay attention to if my pastor is staying on track and teaching the Word only. But what I do know I need to do is look at myself with these eyes. I can be lukewarm. I felt the presence of God when Tanner died and I want that feeling of presence again.
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I’m so thankful for all of you women for sharing. Your comments help me to grow. I’m thankful for the quiet ones that you are here and studying. And thankful for SRT. You have changed my life.
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You are loved sweet Traci! So glad we are part of one another’s lives through this platform! So thankful for SRT! Enjoy your Tuesday sweet Traci!
Holy Spirit, please help me to see where You need to be greater in my heart and life. Convict me, I repent, I just want You! Nothing else will do, only You!
I love all the descriptions of Christ. “He is the first and the last, the one who was dead and came to life.” The One who has the sharp, double-edged sword.” “The One whose eyes are like a fury flame and whose feet are like fine bronze.” “The One who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars.” “The Holy One, the true one, the one who has the key of David, who opens and no one will close, and who closes and no one opens.” “The Amen, the faithful and the true witness, the originator of God’s creation.” ❤️
Yes, that is what stood out to me as well. And the sentence-
I am at the door knocking…(heart)
After all the stunning sentences of who he is …he is knocking. Calling.
Reminds me the hymn…Jesus is Calling.
Yes, Rhonda J!
What a fitting hymn.
Ditto! It matters who a letter is from! ❤
Agree! I loved it!
I was going to make the same comment. It was interesting how there was a description of Jesus in the intro to all the churches. And a different description for each one.
SAME!
I’ve always find it interesting when I read Scripture, and like today about the seven churches, that I always feel the sting of conviction about something in the Word. I welcome that conviction because those are areas that clearly need to be exposed to the light of Jesus. Thank you Holy Spirit for the prompting to stop and reflect on those.
I also wanted to share that Athey Creek does the Through the Bible series (you can find in the YouTube channel), and I highly recommend the Revelation one. For this portion we are reading today, Pastor Brett goes into detail about each church, their origins, background, the environment, and how those factors contributed to the state of each church. Just a wonderful series.
So true! ❤
Beautiful reminder to stay faithful in the face of trials.
I am seeking to rediscover the love I had at first – an I am thankful for SRT for helping with these beautiful studies!
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I think part of the beauty of scripture is that we can relate to those who came before us! We are all God’s children walking alongside Him, and yet as children so often do, we stumble. May our eyes and hearts be open to this message. I know I certainly felt called out today! | Halfway through solo-nannying for 11 days while the girls parents are out of town. Hopefully I can get back to reading daily as I normally do! I’ve missed reading the Word and your commentary afterwards!
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“We stumble as children often do.” This helps me to realize I will not be perfect. I only need to try and stay on the right path.When I stumble to get up and walk, once again in my faith.
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Forgive and heal me Lord. In Jesus name, Amen
Amen❤️
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“The Church is, in fact, the people of God. And where there are people, there is potential for imperfection. If someone were to open the doors of your church, what would they see?”
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“Potential for imperfection”? I would guarantee that you will find imperfections because I attend my local church.
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Oh, Lord, i pray that I would have my eyes and ears open to what the Spirit would say to me so that I will be counted as one who conquers.
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WELCOME to all the new and returning women, whether you comment or not, I hope this study is enriching for you and fills you with hope.
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SAMANTHA M – praying the Lord restores you to full health.
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LINDA IN NC – continuing to pray for you and Gene.
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MOLLIE – praying for your husband’s back to be healed and wisdom about working until it is.
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ANGELA KATHLEEN DEWISPELAERE – praying the Lord will fill you with peace in the midst of all your troubles. May He bring you the wisdom and help you need.
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MOLLY ROHRER – sorry for both of your losses. May this study especially bring you comfort.
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SEARCHING – continuing to pray for your sister’s friend.
I love how the writer broke down the churches and what the Lord is calling them to repent from. I feel like I could take each of these sins and really give them to the Lord in my spiritual walk.
Me too!
God is so good to us – even in the end He gives another opportunity to turn from evil and repent.
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Could you reflect on the faith community to which you belong locally with these addresses in mind?
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This is a serious question. I can’t in all honesty talk about the church I attend in any of the words above..
I would be telling tales.. I think this question is for the One and only He, Jesus can answer without malice and judgement.., when HE opens the doors of the church…
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I can talk about this ‘church’ right here though. This online ‘church’ that i have been a member for some 10 years now. First and foremost, this ‘church’ is passionate about God, and the Word. Loving each other as Jesus loved, I have seen it, time and time again.., kind in words and action over the years, i have been blessed over the years to witness.. Encouraging, never judging always supportive to each other, lifting each other in prayer when asked and generally.
We some of us, may abandon our first love.. but by Gods grace we return, and what a welcome covered in prayer, never rebuking.
I meet the faithful here daily, and for sure there is no compromise on the Truth.. I do not believe that we go through the motions of religiosity.. and without a doubt, we stay true to the gospel, the Word is our source and stay.
We, absolutely, cannot be accused of being lukewarm, because we are accountable to each other.. and we are encouraged each day in our studies..
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So I say.. thank you my SRT sisters.
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Thank you to Amanda and Racheal and the countless others who encourage us each day to be in the Word of God, we may not comment each day but we are here gleaming from the wealth of knowledge..
It truly an honour to be here.
Thank you, my daily ‘church’ thank you..
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BUT GOD..
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AMEN.
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Happy Tuesday, my loves, thanking God for you all..
Blessings covered in much love and prayers.. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
What a sweet sentiment, Tina! I, too, am so grateful for SRT’s efforts to put forth the plan to be women in the Word everyday so we can just show up and dive in together! Also like you, I will refrain from critiquing my church, but can look into my heart and see way too many of these failings! Father keep us close to You and help us love You with all we are, have and do today and everyday!
Amen!❤️
Well said, precious Tina! You ladies are my sisters in Christ and you mean the world to me! I don’t comment often but I pray for each of you every day! Love and hugs! ❤️
Thank you, Tina, for such a beautiful reflection of your experience with the ladies here. You are truly a cornerstone to this community. May we continue to be a reflection of Jesus to one another in this space and in our physical communities and church families.
Well said Tina, thank you, and Amen ❤️
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So well said, and so glad to be a part of this ‘church’.
Blessings to you Tina❤️
Tina, thank you for writing so well what is in my heart. I love these daily times with the Lord, my Bible, and all you ladies who share your life and soul ❤️
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Tina your words are spot on. I feel the same about all of you. Love to you from across the pond..
Well said! Although I don’t comment a lot, I’m here every morning and encouraged by all of you and your insights. Thank you, Tina, for your words that mean so much to us all of us.
Dear Tina and all sisters here, I agree wholeheartedly. Thank you for your continued support, testimonies and teachings. SRT helps me to stay in His word every day.
AMEN, Tina, to your comment and each reply. I, too, have been so blessed to be a part of this ‘church’!!! ❤❤❤
Thanks for using your gift with words to express what many of us feel. ❤
Yes, my daily church! I don’t comment often but I’m here every morning and sometimes in the evenings too, always encouraged by all of you and your insights. I am forever grateful for SRT and the faithful commenters who have taught me so much about Jesus and his word. I love and pray for all of you!❤️
Thank you for these words. I am not one to comment often, but am with you all each day. Joining SRT about a year ago was one of the best things I’ve done. I’m enjoying being in the Word each day and am learning from you all. ❤
Amen.
Yes, Dear Tender Hearted Tina…
How touching are your sentiments.
Church is where & how you find it & make it.
What we say in this space daily matters deeply & truly & personally
And what we read & hear & reflect, in scripture, devotion, & conversations prepare us daily for the world beyond this space.
We, the exposed, are listening, listening, listening.
We, the imperfect, striving, striving, striving.
Thanks be to God.
Yes, Dear Tender Hearted Tina…
How touching your sentiments.
Church is where & how you find it & must make it.
What we say in this space daily matters deeply & truly & personally
And what we read & hear & reflect, in scripture, devotion, & conversations prepare us daily for the world beyond this space.
We, the exposed, are listening, listening, listening.
We, the imperfect, striving, striving, striving.
Thanks be to God.
Yikes!!!
So nice, seems like I had to say it twice!
Or my head is half-baked without a full cup of coffee!!!
Oh….SWEET Tina!!! Thank you for your kind words for ALL of us!! WE love you!!! I was trying to think of when I first started SRT. For sure its more than 8 years as I’ve been living here for that long and I know I was already with SRT before that. I’m thinking you and I possibly started at the same time, so maybe 10 years!
I 100% agree with you Tina. This “church” means the world to me. I’m so grateful that I can meet with you all daily and be “in the word” with my favorite sisters. I have learned so much. Like many have said, I don’t comment often, but pray for you all daily. I have read with SRT for many years, maybe since shortly after they began. When I miss a day or when i’m on vacation, I feel lost until I pick up my bible or phone. So grateful for all you ladies. May God bless you always. ❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful way to describe this community!
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I echo all of the sentiments expressed. This is an amazing community! Oh to all be together one day! SRT needs to host that conference!
I would be so lost without all of you each day. When I began with SRT, probably 4 or 5 years ago, I hardly ever read the comments. Now I read them each and every day. So thankful for SRT and all of you ladies taking me to church every day. Always growing, learning and praying with you all ❤️
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Yes! I don’t post very often but am blessed to learn from SRT and all of you everyday! So thankful to God for all of you ❤️