Message from Scripture: 9/7/2020

Our message from Scripture today is Rev. 2:10; “Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.’”

One common theme that runs through the pages of Scripture is that of faithfulness. In this passage, our Lord points out faithfulness as an essential element to receiving the crown of life, eternal life. It is a faithfulness that began when we obeyed the gospel, and lasts even to the point of death. Clearly God wants and needs faithful servants, but we must be willing to examine ourselves if we truly desire to be, and stay, faithful to Him.  What does it take of us if we are to be counted by our Lord as faithful?

Faithfulness means staying with it through difficult times. We find great blessings when we refuse to give up. “Let us not get tired of doing good, for we will reap at the proper time if we don’t give up” (Gal. 6:9).

Faithfulness shows others what it means to be Christlike, what a sanctified life really is. “Walk in love, as Christ also loved us and gave himself for us, a sacrificial and fragrant offering to God” (Eph. 5:2).

Faithfulness enables us to find God’s greatest gifts for living life in Him. Peace, love, joy, hope, and all other spiritual blessings are promised to those faithful, and are fully realized by those who live in submission to the Lord and His will for life. “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man” (Prov. 3:1-4).

In all the challenges life brings our way, faithfulness is our anchor to life in the Son, to the love of God. May we encourage each other in being faithful in our walk with God, no matter what, and enjoy the spiritual blessings God provides. God bless.

Robert