Scripture to Read: Revelation 3:8
As we continue to examine Revelation 3:8, we see that Jesus says He has put an open door before the church. Many times in Scripture this “open door” refers to opportunities to share the gospel of Christ (1 Corinthians 16:8-9; 2 Corinthians 2:12). In Colossians 4:3 God led Paul to ask the church at Colossae to pray this for him: that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ. We must also pray this daily for ourselves and for all other believers and be watchful so we do not miss the opportunities God gives us each day. Jesus then says to the church in Philadelphia, “you have a little power.” This does not imply weakness but shows that the Believers were humble enough to know their strength was only found in our Lord. Jesus wants us to know that true strength is only found in Him and that we have nothing to boast in except Him (2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Galatians 6:14; Philippians 3:7-8). Then Jesus encourages the church by telling them “you have kept My word, and have not denied My name.” True blessing comes through obedience to our Lord and His Word (Psalms 119:9; John 13:17; James 1:25). If anyone denies our Lord here, He will deny them before His Father (2 Timothy 2:12: Matthew 10:33: Luke 12:9). We must walk in obedience and lead others to Him so they do not deny Him.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about “open doors,” having “little power,” and not “denying Him.”?
2. How are you being watchful for “open doors” each day and being “strong in the Lord” (Ephesians 6:10; 2 Timothy 2:1)?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!