REVELATION ITS GRAND CLIMAX AT HAND!/Chapter Seven - Rekindle That First Love!

 Jesus' first message is to the congregation in Ephesus, at that time a thriving coastal city of Asia Minor close to the isle of Patmos.  He commands John: "To the angel of the congregation in Ephesus write: These are the things that hw says who hold the seven stars in his right hand,  he who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands." ( Revelation 2:1)As in  the other six messages, Jesus here draws attention to a feature denoting his authoritative position.  He reminds the overseers in Ephesus that all elders are under his own protective oversight and that he is inspecting all the congregations.  Down into our 20th century, he has continued to exercise his loving headship, watching over the elders and kindly shepherding all associated with the congregation.  From time to time adjusts  congregational arrangements so that the light can shine more brightly. Yes, Jesus is the Chief Shepherd over the flock of God. - MATTHEW 11:28-30; 1 PETER 5:2-4.

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