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Revelation Given Tessera Day 42
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to him who receives it." (Revelation 2.17)
In Rome, the great houses had their clients, dependents who every morning received from their patron food and money for the day. They were often given a "tessera" (similar to the picture at right next to a Euro one cent) by which they identified themselves as having the right to the free gifts. "The white stone" or Revelation given tessera would mean that the Christian has the right to the free gifts for life which Christ can give.
Victor Tessera
To win a victory at the games was one of the greatest honors the ancient world could give. Outstanding victors were given, by the master of the games, a "tessera" which conferred upon them the right of free entry to all future public spectacles. The Revelation given tessera confirms that the victorious athlete of Christ shares in the future glory of his Lordship.
"Revelation Given Tessera."
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