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Endure Day 69
"I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars - I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth. I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. "(Revelation 3:9-11)
Until now, the Philadelphian Church had been faithful. The sentence, "You have kept my command to endure patiently" describes one definite act in past time; and the implication is that there had been some time of trial out of which the Philadelphian Church had emerged triumphant. They may have only a little strength. Their resources may be small. But if they are faithful they will see the dawn of the triumph of Christ.
"My command to endure patiently" does not refer to a command of Jesus to the Philadelphian Church about patience but to the example of Christ's patient endurance. God doesn't expect us all to be and act the same, but he does expect us to "hold on" to what we have, to persevere in using our resources for him. The Philadelphians are commended for their effort to obey and encouraged to hold tightly to whatever strength they have.
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