12.12.7 "I Know You Well"

"I Know You Well"

Amos 7:1-9:15
Revelation 3:7-22
Psalm 131:1-3
Proverbs 29:23

In Revelation chapters 2 & 3, John is instructed to write a letter to 7 churches. Here is a quick synopsis of what is written to each:

1. Ephesus - I know how many good things you are doing. I have watched your hard work and your patience.... Yet there is one thing wrong; you don't love me as at first!... Rev. 2:2-4

2. Smyrna - I know how much you suffer for the Lord... Stop being afraid of what you are about to suffer... Remain faithful. Rev. 2:9-10

3. Pergamos - I am fully aware that you live in the city where Satan's throne is... yet you have remained loyal to me... And yet I have a few things against you... change your mind and attitude... Rev. 2:13-14

4. Thyatira - I am aware of all your good deeds - I know your love and faith and patience, and I can see your constant improvement in all these things... Yet I have this against you: You are permitting that woman Jezebel...to teach... I will give to each of you whatever you deserve... Rev. 2:19-23

5. Sardis - I know your reputation as a live and active church, but you are dead, Now wake up! Strengthen what little remains... Rev. 3:1-2

6. Philadelphia - I know you well: you aren't strong, but you have tried to obey... Rev 3:8

7. Laodicea - I know you well - you are neither hot nor cold; I wish you were one or the other! But since you are merely lukewarm, I will spit you out of my mouth!


As I read the portion of scripture to the last 2 churches today, the phrase, "I know you well" really stood out to me. Each of these churches has a different personality. A unique struggle. One thing is consistent. God knows what's going on.

I was thinking this morning about the "8th Letter". What if that one was addressed to me? What would it say?

"To my dearest [insert your name here], I know you well. I know how you... ______________. But this is what I hold against you _____________."

What would it say?

In the past we've done a DREAM inventory for ourselves. What if we were to have the Lord fill out the inventory for us? Let's take time to do that.

How is your Dynamic Lifestyle of Worship?

How are your Relationships Devoted to Unity?

Are you Empowered Through Biblical Training?

Are you faithful in Active Ministry Involvement?

Are you living your Mission to Reach your World For Christ?

How would the Lord fill this out for you today? For me... well, let's just say he's encouraging me to strengthen an area or two... He knows me well!

The Lord is longing to make a difference in our lives if we will only allow him. "Look! I have been standing at the door and I am constantly knocking. If anyone hears me calling him and opens the door, I will come in and fellowship with him and he with me." Rev. 3:20

Let's invite him in, fellowship with Him, and allow him to complete his work in our lives.

Through the Power of the Spirit,
Live the DREAM!

P Greg


Dynamic Lifestyle of Worship
Relationships Devoted to Unity
Empowered Through Biblical Training
Active Ministry Involvement
Mission to Reach our World for Christ