Jesus’ Words are timeless. What He said, He still says. As He told the church in Ephesus, you did some things right. Good job.
But you need to work on some other things.
He said,
“I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance.
I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.
You have persevered and have endured hardships for My Name, and have not grown weary.”
Revelation 2:2-3
While we might smile and feel pretty good about all those successes, He then comes to where we have failed.
He said,
“Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.”
Revelation 2:4
Stop for a minute and think of the joy and passion you had when you first discovered Jesus.
Think of the promises you made and how intently you planned to keep them for the rest of your life.
How you loved Him then!
Do you still love Him in the same way now?
Have you given your whole heart to Him or have you given your heart … even part of it … to other people, even other causes?
If you have lost any of the love you first had, then hear what He says.
“Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.
To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from The Tree Of Life, which is in The Paradise of God.”
Revelation 2:5 and 7
When Jesus commissioned Peter, He asked Him three times, “Do you love Me?”
You might answer as Peter did.
“Lord, you know I love You.”
“Then,” Jesus says, “We’ve got work to do.
Feed My Lambs.
Take care of My Sheep.
Follow Me … yes … everywhere I go.”
A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My Disciples.
John 13:34-35
