“But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments; and they will walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.” - Revelation 3:4 (NASB)
Jesus is sending messages through the apostle John to seven prominent churches existing during John’s time. These words reveal how closely Jesus is watching His followers. Watching the believers from heaven, He knew who were the faithful and who were false or faking their devotion. The church in the city of Sardis enjoyed a reputation for Christian vitality, but God reveals to John the truth of its spirituality apathy. God is watching us today, too. Perhaps He is seeing the same happening in renown churches of our day. In Sardis there was a remnant who are exhorted to demonstrate their faith with action. We note that Jesus told of the future prospects of those who were remaining faithful as well. He said they would walk with Him in heaven, dressed in the white of righteousness and victory. Doesn’t that prove that it is worthwhile to follow Him faithfully? He gives to us eternal life and what He said to Sardis will apply to us, too. If we have ears and if we can hear, today is when we hear and heed what the Spirit says to this church.
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