“The Sword Of My Mouth”

“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,

‘These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword: “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. Thus you also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.

“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.”’

Revelation 2:12-17

Are you a prayer warrior?

In Jesus letter to the church at Pergamum, the Lord promises to give the faithful a white stone with a new name on it. Biblical commentators have debated of the meaning of this, and most agree that this with stone points to our freedom in Christ.

In biblical times, juries in a court of law used a white stone for a not-guilty verdict, and a black stone for a guilty verdict. A white stone also gained the bearer entrance into such events as banquets; likewise those who receive God’s white stone are welcomed into the heavenly feast. Jesus death brings us freedom and new life – and a new name.

What new name do you think God might give to you?

Followers of Christ have a brand-new identity.

Our Daily Bread – June 10, 2016