Some might say some of the governments of the earth have brought great accusations against the christians, against the church, against all those who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and that would be a true statement.
Some would also say they can clearly identify those who allow Satan to use their mouths, their own hands to write lies about Jesus Christ and His Gospel, to write lies and accuse the followers of Christ, the Word of God, their own feet to bring swift accusation of God himself by declaring his word a lie ( the bible ) and that would be true also...
But let us examine our own hearts because truly the Lord is showing me it is the little foxes that destroy the vine. The obvious wolf we notice straight away - but what about the little foxes????
The Lord has given me a beautiful revelation this morning about his tremendous love for his own church. He has shown me this to bring correction to my own heart about the Laodician churches I have spoken about. I do publicly repent for this great sin! It is no small matter for you see, Jesus did couple his mercy and grace to the 5 churches of Asia who did receive warning from the Lord in the book of Revelation.
He showed me that although he warned them not to depart from the word, not to deny his name, he first encouraged them with much love and pointed out all they did right before delivering the warning. I am finding this mercy for the lost but where was it for my own brethren whom I believed had strayed from the Word of God? Were there not good things they have done? Oh I am sure they did give of their time, their substance, their prayers for the lest fortunate... I believe all the churches have done this and so I do love my brethren and apologise for being so hard on them - with words of judgment instead of mercy and encouragement - it is my desire for them to hear the words of encouragement Jesus gave at the end of his message to the Laoedians... as much as his correction...
Rev. 13: 18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich and as white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness, do not appear and annoint thy eyes, with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten, be zealous therefore and repent. 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 I will sup with him and he with me. To him who overcometh 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 teh Spirit saith unto the churches.
Oh, what mercy and love - Jesus displays for the Laodicean church... truly the Lord wants all of us to feel this same mercy and love for those who are a part of the Laodicean church as well as for those who have judged her ( me ) I repent and abhor myself for not seeing the mercy of Jesus in this message to his Laodicean church! Wow! What a glorious hope he gives these ones for reward, for honor, for a hope and a future if they will accept his correction, repent and open the door for him to come in! Oh! How beautiful and merciful is our Lord!
Now also to the church which tolerated Jezebel! Look at the mercy of Jesus! How very much Jesus loves all the church! As part of the body of Christ we must love ALL our brethren unconditionally.. Yes ALL the church not just the one we deem worthy but ALL the church....we must recognize the subtle nature of the devil... he does not come with red horns and a cape.... no...he comes with accusations,,,, did the Lord really say?? Mockery........Where is your God now? Slander....Look at what the church has done now! ...........judgment ......that church isn't holding to the word of God and is denying the Lord in their behavior............... what is the answer? We repent, I repent Lord, thank you for giving me eyes to see what the enemy is up to here! I will love them, Lord! I will pray for them, Lord! Have mercy upon them, Lord! Do not destroy them in this coming judgment, Lord! Have mercy.. give them more time, Lord! They will surely turn around, Lord! This is our heart for the churches who need our prayers... How easy it is when God opens our eyes. Open our eyes, Lord! We need you every hour!