Revelation 2:1-7
To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:
These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for My Name, and have not grown weary.
4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. 5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. 6 But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.
NIV
[Editor's Comment: This letter is addressed to the angel of the church in Ephesus. I take this to mean the pastor of the church. Did you know that your pastor is an angel sent to you by God? He is a special gift to you and your congregation. Let us love, honor, and respect our pastor. We can do that by holding him in high esteem.
When Jesus ascended back to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God the Father He gave gifts to the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers.
Our new pastor, Terry Kesling, is a gift from Jesus to our church. Let us prize this gift with our prayers, support, and involvement.
May this day, the third Sunday in July 2017, be a glorious day with rejoicing and singing and giving praise to our God Who loves us and has not abandoned us. Our future is bright indeed.]
To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:
These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked men, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for My Name, and have not grown weary.
4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. 5 Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. 6 But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.
NIV
[Editor's Comment: This letter is addressed to the angel of the church in Ephesus. I take this to mean the pastor of the church. Did you know that your pastor is an angel sent to you by God? He is a special gift to you and your congregation. Let us love, honor, and respect our pastor. We can do that by holding him in high esteem.
When Jesus ascended back to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God the Father He gave gifts to the church: apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers.
Our new pastor, Terry Kesling, is a gift from Jesus to our church. Let us prize this gift with our prayers, support, and involvement.
May this day, the third Sunday in July 2017, be a glorious day with rejoicing and singing and giving praise to our God Who loves us and has not abandoned us. Our future is bright indeed.]