Dear family of Heartstrings,

Do you believe the Word of God? There is power, hope, and strong confession of Truth for each of us who believe. Have you turned from sin and to God? I know He alone is worthy of all praise! So, read this with me from Revelation 2.

The words are from Jesus Christ. He is the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. He Who is and Who was and Who is to come, the Almighty (the Ruler of all). Revelation 1 tells us Who He Is! Trust Him.

Chapter 2:1-7 says, "To the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Ephesus write. These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars [which are the messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, Who goes about among the seven golden lampstands [which are the seven churches]:

~ I know your industry and activities, laborious toil and trouble, and your patient endurance, and how you cannot tolerate wicked [men] and have tested and critically appraised those who call [themselves] apostles (special) messengers of Christ) and yet are not, and have found them to be impostors and liars.

~ I know you are enduring patiently and are bearing up for My name's sake, and you have not fainted or become exhausted or grown weary.

~ But I have this [one charge to make] against you: that you have left (abandoned) the love that you had at first [you have deserted Me, your first love].

~ Remember then from what heights you have fallen. Repent (change the inner man to meet God's will) and do the works you did previously [when first you knew the Lord] or else I will visit you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you change your mind and repent. 

~ Yet you have this [in your favor and to your credit]: you hate the Nicolaitans [what they are doing as corrupters of the people], which I Myself also detest.

~He who is able to hear, let him listen to and give heed to what the Spirit says to the assemblies (churches). To him who overcomes (is victorious), I will grant to eat [of the fruit] of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God."

I have read this portion of scripture many times before but never has it spoken more clearly to my heart as today. I pray you are moved. Moved to dig deeper in the Word of Life and stay tuned to what the Spirit is saying to you personally. This word is not only for the church as a whole but for each individual within the church. You and I.

I am so glad that God's Love Letter gives fresh life and is also able to challenge me to look inside. God knows the motives of every heart. I am praising Him that He knows my name too. He gives us the way out of our destruction and lazy approaches to HIs Word. We have all we need for counsel. Right here and now. 

He and she, who is able to hear...that is you and me. Getting back to the heart of God and communing with Him intimately is my desire. Is it yours?

Until we meet again, stay faithful. Stay true. Stay in the Love of God. And, remember Jesus Christ is everything we need. He is alive forevermore and He holds the keys of life and death. Run into His arms today, my friend. He longs to keep you safe and well. Only trust Him. Let Him be the One you Choose to serve.

Bless you family of God!

Abundance is...Jesus, our First Love