Ephesus — What we did at first!
Revelation 1:17-18; 2:1-7
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus!" The angel is commanded to write these things and deliver this message to the church (the people of the congregation).
The church was commended on many things and yet they were rebuked for not having the love they had at first. What changed in their love for God? What was it that kept them from keeping their first love? Could be love for each other? What is our first love? Is it not supposed to be God?
Consider this, the church is the bride of Christ. Is your first love not supposed to be your spouse? What happens in a marriage when your spouse is not your first love? In a healthy marriage your love for each other should evolve overtime to a deeper love that is stronger as each day goes by.
So how do we measure where our love for God is currently?
1 Peter 1:8 Does this describe that kind of love?
"Remember the height to which you have fallen" We take an account and a measurement. The hearts is hard only when someone does not know his heart is hard.
"Do the things you did at first" We do not have to reinvent ways to love God. All we have to do is love God the way he called is too! The gospel is a simple message and the call of the gospel is a simple calling! Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength!
Revelation 1:17-18; 2:1-7
"To the angel of the church in Ephesus!" The angel is commanded to write these things and deliver this message to the church (the people of the congregation).
The church was commended on many things and yet they were rebuked for not having the love they had at first. What changed in their love for God? What was it that kept them from keeping their first love? Could be love for each other? What is our first love? Is it not supposed to be God?
Consider this, the church is the bride of Christ. Is your first love not supposed to be your spouse? What happens in a marriage when your spouse is not your first love? In a healthy marriage your love for each other should evolve overtime to a deeper love that is stronger as each day goes by.
So how do we measure where our love for God is currently?
1 Peter 1:8 Does this describe that kind of love?
"Remember the height to which you have fallen" We take an account and a measurement. The hearts is hard only when someone does not know his heart is hard.
"Do the things you did at first" We do not have to reinvent ways to love God. All we have to do is love God the way he called is too! The gospel is a simple message and the call of the gospel is a simple calling! Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, and strength!
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