Scripture to Read: Revelation 3:7
In Revelation 3:7-13, Jesus addressed the church of Philadelphia. As we noted in yesterday’s devotion, the church in Philadelphia is one of the two faithful churches spoken well of by our Lord Jesus Christ. In Revelation 3:7, Jesus described His authority and that this letter is from Him; “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this:” Jesus gives an awesome reminder to the church that He alone is holy, He alone is true, and He alone has the key of David, which means He is the Keeper of the keys and doors. Another way of saying it is that He alone holds all power and authority (Daniel 7:14, Matthew 11:27, Matthew 28:18, Romans 14:9, Ephesians 1:20-23, Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 1:16, Colossians 2:10, 1 Peter 3:22). To know our Lord Jesus Christ is in complete control gives us, as Believers, great peace because we live in a world that is racing faster and faster toward the gates of hell. Also knowing that our Lord Jesus Christ is the One who opens and closes doors means we can rest in Him and that He will guide us to exactly where He desires us to be so that we carry out His perfect purpose and plans (Philippians 2:12). We should never doubt that He puts us exactly where He knows we fit best into His will.
Challenge & Application
1. What did God teach you today about who our Lord Jesus Christ is and what He does for us because we belong to Him?
2. How are you resting in our Lord, that He will open and close the doors for you as you pursue Him and His Word daily?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!