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Sardis

5/22/2021

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         John is addressing the seven churches in Asia in Revelation 1:4.  He sends a message from him “which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne.”  ‘Him’ and ‘his throne’ are the same person.  This is a biggie.  It’s obviously Jesus Christ and he speaks of the seven Spirits there, too.  Although there is some dispute (there are plenty out there who have opinions) about the seven Spirits, it’s plain that what Jesus is about to say to the seven churches is of paramount importance.  After all, Christ is the head of the Church.
          Again, when Jesus is addressing the church at Sardis, he says in Revelation 3:1 “saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God…”.  Jesus is making a point and he wants to get Sardis’s attention.  He as much as says that the church at Sardis is dead.  Even though they are dead he hasn’t given up on them.  They can remedy their situation.  And he continues to tell them what they can do.
          Imagine sitting in the congregation on Sunday morning.  John, the apostle, has sent a letter from Jesus to your church.  He says he knows what we’ve been doing, and it isn’t good.  We need to make changes.  As believers it has to matter to us what we’re being told.  We started out so good, and now we’re being called out about what has happened since then.
          Sin has crept in.  Pastor Josh said, “They need to take inventory and get a true and accurate look at themselves.”  Hard to do but necessary.  Figure out what’s missing, what needs to be done.  Pray for guidance.  Be active about what needs fixing.  I Peter 2:9 says that we are to proclaim the praises of Him who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light.
          Spread the truth of God’s Word.  “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16).  Remember what it was like when you first heard the good news.  How you were quickened in the spirit.  Repent.  If not, “I will come on you like a thief in the night.” (Revelation 3:3)
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    Linda Johnson

    Linda Johnson moved to Douglas County with her husband Tom 12 years ago after retiring from teaching. Following Tom's death in 2016, Linda began facilitating a grief support group called GriefShare through Sweden Church.​ She serves as the Sunday School teacher for our High School class. Her "Layman's Pen" articles are also published in the local paper, The Douglas County Herald. 

    Andrea Strong

    Andrea is Pastor Joshua Strong's wife. She also serves Sweden Church as Church Secretary, website administrator, and Sunday School teacher to the Intermediate Class.

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