They represent all the churches in the past, present, and what will be
Jesus rebukes and warns; He makes promises and encourages with love
Churches are to faithfully proclaim His gospel until He returns from above
Too much integration with non-believers can lead to doctrinal deviation
If churches are not acting as the salt and light they face condemnation
The Ephesian church was commended for their deeds and perseverance
But that along the way they had lost their “first love” was Jesus’ stance
Howe Lai said that having truth without love leads to mere cold power
While love without truth ceases to be genuine, seemingly by the hour
The advice given was to remember, repent, and return to our true love
Which of course means turning to God, Jesus, and the Spirit from above
The loftiest preference of one person for another is how love can be termed
Giving us life as we overcome is an indication of how God’s love is affirmed
The church in Smyrna was reminded that Jesus triumphed over death
So as believers, we should expect eternal victory after our last breath
While Satan is behind all persecution, God puts limits on what we endure
So we know that we will all face attacks on our spiritual life, that is for sure
But faith that perseveres through suffering reveals Jesus to a world broken
Love and grace, not conquest, changes hearts was the truth well spoken
The journey of life is in that way more important than our eternal goal
We can walk in assured victory because Jesus is well and truly in control
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