Revelation 3:8 I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept my word, and have not denied my name.
Jesus recognizes what we do as we serve Him. Not one moment of what we do for Him is forgotten or lost. Jesus told the church of Philadelphia, "I know your works. Because of this assurance from Jesus, we should never get discouraged or give up. Jesus set an open door before the church at Philadelphia and no one can shut the door.
Jesus commends the church for their strength. They do not have a lot of strength, only a little strength. We do not need a lot of strength because Jesus will be our strength. We need a willing heart to serve Him.
Jesus commends the church because they have kept the word of God and did not deny the name of Jesus. They not only believed the word of God, but obeyed the word of God. Satan believes and trembles at the word of God. (James 2:19) We are to be doers of the word, not just hears of the word. (James 2:22)
We need to study the word of God and then put the word of God into our daily lives. In our present life there is a temptation to compromise in order to gain opportunities in business. It is our responsibility to do what is right and God will open doors of opportunity for us. Jesus told the church of Philadelphia, "You have kept my word, and have not denied my name.
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