Pastor Leon’s SOAP:  Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer
December 27, 2022: SOAP #4772: Revelation 1-4

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation (NIV) 2:12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.

OBSERVATION:  John had a message for each of the seven churches of Asia.  Through John, from the Lord, came a specific message for each church. 

To Pergamum, the Lord says I know where you live, and I know about your city.  Satan has his throne, or seat of authority, in Pergamum.  There would be much evil influence in that city.  Even one of God’s faithful witnesses had been put to death in Pergamum.  Obviously, it was a dangerous place to be a Christian. 

APPLICATION: Today there are believers, even SOAP readers, who live in places where it is dangerous to be a Christian.  Take comfort in the fact that God knows where you live.  He has promised never to leave you nor forsake you!  You can count on His presence!  (Hebrews 13:5) 

The passage above goes on to give warnings about false doctrine that had discolored their beliefs. They must repent.   It is a warning we must all take to heart.  Let us keep ourselves full of God’s Word and listen to the Holy Spirit who will apply it to our lives. 

Let us set ourselves to be in the company of overcomers and share in the rewards promised. 

PRAYER:   Lord, give us strength of character to hold to truth.  Give us strength of will, to refuse evil influence.  Give us the joy of being overcomers and sharing in the promised blessings.  We are your servants and desire to glorify you with our lives.  Amen

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