"Not By Might, Nor By Power, But By My Spirit," Saith The Lord Of Hosts - Part 1769

In the book of Revelation, Jesus shares a promise. In fact, (when Jesus was specifically speaking to the seven churches) He singles out a certain group of believers [church] for possessing a little strength. This is important because Jesus acknowledges that these faithful continue to keep "My Word and hast not denied My Name." (Revelation 3:8-9) His Name which is above every other name. (Philippians 2:9) The Only Name whereby we must be saved in this current dispensation of grace. (Acts 4:12)

Indeed, as the angel of the Lord proclaimed, His Name is JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21-23)

This is why we are instructed to focus our eyes on our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ, believing on "His Name" -- because as Peter (standing with the eleven) declared, this same Jesus is both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36) He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the ending. (Revelation 1:8, 11)

"Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come." (Revelation 4:8)

And thus, in our hearts, "we give Thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, which art and wast and art come; because Thou hast taken to Thee Thy great power and has reigned." (Revelation 11:17)

After the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared ... (Titus 3:4-7; Titus 2:13-14)

Interestingly, the scriptures speak also of a time when "the mystery of God should be finished," -- the same mystery of God as He hath previously declared to His servants -- the prophets. (Revelation 10:7) But I am getting ahead of myself herein. For those who may not be aware, the book of Revelation (the last book of the new testament) is widely known for end time prophecies. But John's writings scribed (while he saw a vision on the Isle of Patmos) is more importantly about the revelation of Jesus, and His identity as our Lord God and Saviour.

Wherein we understand the mystery that was held in the bosom of the Father from the beginning of the world.

It is in this capacity too that we hear Jesus' voice, after He is finished speaking to the seven churches. Here, Jesus speaks to every man or woman who has reached the age of understanding, and He invites us to come in to His presence -- all those who are weary and heavy laden.

"Behold. I stand at the door and knock. If any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him and will sup with him and he with Me. To him that overcomes will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches." (Revelation 3:20-22)

[In Matthew 19:28, Jesus tells His disciples -- that "ye which have followed Me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of His glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes." But I digress.]

Getting back to the Lord's invitation intended to garner our heart response, we see Jesus' message further explained when Peter, standing with the eleven declares that "this same Jesus whom ye have crucified" is both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36) The Lamb forever and ever, of whom all honour, and glory, and power is worthy of hallowed praise from every believer.

So, what was Peter's message on the day of Pentecost? That we are to "repent, and be [water] baptized in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ," so that we too can receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. (Acts 2:36-41)

And when we accept His invitation to come unto Him, He will give freely to anyone that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life. And the Lamb shall feed those who believe, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters, and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Like Jesus said to the woman at the well, "If thou knew the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, "Give Me to drink" thou would have asked of Him, and He would have given thee living water." (John 4:10)

And again, "but whosoever drinks of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst: but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life." (John 4:14)

For those suffering from persecution, do know -- as the scripture declares, "He that overcomes shall inherit all things and I will be his God and he shall be My son." (Revelation 21:6-7)

In looking to Jesus -- the Author and Finisher of our faith -- we find ourselves seeking the Lord Jesus with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, understanding that the Lord thy God is One Lord, and worthy of all worship and praise. And, as a consequence, our hearts change, wherein we begin to learn how to love one another as a flow through, doing every thing that we do in the precious Name of the Lord Jesus. (Deuteronomy 6:4; Mark 12:29-31)

The same Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending who said, "Behold, I will make all things new." (Revelation 21:5)

This is the promise to those who stand in the offering plate. Those believers who are unwavering in their dedication to the Lord. Why? Because for those who believe in Jesus by faith, and have washed their robes in the blood of the Lamb, there will come a time when we can sing a new song.

That is, "great and marvelous are Thy works, Lord God Almighty, just and true are Thy ways, Thou King of saints. Who shall not fear Thee O Lord God Almighty; and glorify Thy Name? For Thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before Thee; for Thy judgments are made manifest." (Revelation 15:3-4)

Indeed, the Word of God. (Revelation 19:13) The Word which was with God and was God was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1:1-18)

And we behold His glory, the glory of the Father, full of grace and truth. (John 1:1, 14)

The same He of whom Peter said, "being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death, because it was not possible that He should be holden of it." (Acts 2:22-24)

And to them gave He power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on His Name -- the precious Name of the Lord Jesus the Christ.

Stand in the offering plate.