The church of Philadelphia is patiently and faithfully following Christ.
I don’t know exactly how this letter was received but I imagine it was a mixed review.
God keeps his own.
Troublemakers only think they have power.
Endure!
God seems particularly annoyed with this local group of troublemakers. His plan is to humiliate them in public. Does this still happen today? Likely.
Father, I want to follow your lead. Help me to be sensitive & obedient to your Holy Spirit.