6. Philadelphia & Laodicia

Message from Jesus Christ
 to Philadelphia

"I know your deeds.  Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name.  Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie-behold, I will make them to come and bow down at your feet, and to know that I have loved you.  Because you have kept the word of My perseverence, I also will keep you from the hour of testing, that hour which is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell upon the earth."

(Rev. 3:8-10)

 The ruins of the church of Philidelphia

Believe it or not, this was a group toilet. 

I don't think so!  Can't do that one.

Carol stands amongst a group of school children that were passing by as we toured the ruins of the church of Philidelphia.  They were a sign of God's life and blessing upon the church.  A new generation of lovers of God. He was so faithful to show Himself all along the way.
He IS Life!

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Message from Jesus Christ
 to Laodicea

"Because you say, 'I am rich, and I have become wealthy, and I have need of nothing, and you do not know that you are wretched and miserable and pour and blind and naked, I advise you to buy from Me gold refined in fire, that you may become rich, and white garments, that you may clothe yourself, and that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and eye salve to anoint your eyes, that you may see.  Those whom I love I reprove and discipline; be zealous therefore, and repent.  Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. 

(Rev. 3:17-20)

Group picture in the ruins of Laodicea.

It was a treck across some large fields to get to these ruins.

A shephard leading his sheep, just like Jesus does with us. 
"The Lord is my shephard, I shall not want." (Psalm 23)
God is SO good.

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