Endure Steadfastly in Faithful Devotion! (#6 - Philadelphia)
Revelation 3:7-13
Dr. Simon Goncharenko — 21 Fellowship, SBC — July 3, 2011
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Jesus knows how much we can handle and leads us right to the edge of our strength – vv. 7-9.
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Jesus’ divinity enables Him to know us like no one else – v. 7.
- Jesus is the Holy One
- Jesus is the True One
- Jesus is the One who has the authority over our circumstances
- Jesus allows specific opportunities into our lives for His glory – v. 8.
- Jesus knows our limits – v. 8.
- Jesus appreciates our faithfulness – v. 8.
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Jesus controls the obstacles in our way – vv. 8-9.
- Whether internal – our own strength
- Or external – the opposition of others
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Jesus’ divinity enables Him to know us like no one else – v. 7.
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Jesus promises great rewards for our faithfulness – vv. 9-13.
- He will take care of our battles – v. 9.
- He will rapture the church from the hour of testing – v. 10.
- He will honor us – vv. 11-13.
As the One who holds our lives in His hands, God allows different circumstances to shape, stretch, and drive us back to Him.