Encouragement from Jesus

8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.~Revelation 3:8

There is nothing better than encouragement from Jesus Christ Himself. In the third chapter of Revelation he tells the church of Philadelphia that he sees their deeds an He is opening a door that no one can shut.  He knows that they have little strength, but they have kept His word and not denied His name.

These words of of encouragement to the church of Philadelphia speak to me and are for my fellow believers today.  It may not feel like You are doing much, but You are keeping the faith.  Faith pleases God(Hebrews 11:6).  He is not asking us to have a lot, but just a little strength knowing He will supply the rest.   I take comfort in knowing that He sees me.  He sees me putting one foot in front of the other every day; walking by faith.  I have not denied Him and I keep His word.  

A door to Him is open before me.  A door to grace, mercy, and forgiveness.  A door to provision and the blessings of God and this door the enemy can not shut.  What a blessing.  What love.  What encouragement to keep on walking with the Lord because He sees me.

Lord, I thank You for your rebukes and words of encouragement.  I thank You for your love and the door that You open.  May I fellowship with You and receive strength.  May I obey Your word and treasure it in my heart.  In Jesus name.  Amen