Scripture to Read: Revelation 3:14
We are on the last of the seven churches that Jesus wrote to in Revelation 2 & 3. This week we see all that our Lord had to say to the church of Laodicea. Just so we are aware, the letter in Revelation 3:14-22 was written to the church in Laodicea (Laodicea was an important, wealthy city with a significant Jewish population). Our Lord Jesus Christ begins His letter to the church of Laodicea with this in Revelation 3:14,“ To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this.” Several things stand out in Christ’s introduction to Laodicea. Jesus identifies Himself as the “Amen.” “Amen” means “so be it” or “it is done.” Jesus also calls Himself “the Beginning of the creation.” Jesus lets it be known from these two descriptions that He is God’s perfect and final revelation and that all was created through Him (Colossians 1:15-17). God says it this way in 2 Corinthians 1:20, For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” And through Christ, our “Amen” (which means “Yes”) ascends to God for His glory. (NLT) Jesus also calls Himself “the faithful and true Witness.” Jesus is God the Father's reliable witness which means He never veers from the truth (Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever) because He is Truth (John 14:6). He is the only One we must cling to and trust in each day of our lives.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about Who He is as the “Amen,” the “faithful and true Witness,” and “the Beginning of the creation?”
2. How are you clinging to and trusting in Christ alone, knowing Who He is and all that He has done for you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!