The Church today must heed the solemn warning given by the Lord Jesus to the Church in Thyatira (Revelation 2:18-29). These are not idle words. This is not a gentle whisper. This is the voice of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a flame of fire and whose feet are like fine brass, eyes that see through our appearances and feet that trample down all that is unholy.

Yes, love, faith, service, and perseverance are commendable. And yes, we may be growing in our ministries and increasing in our deeds. But beloved, even spiritual growth, if not grounded in holiness and truth, can be dangerously deceptive. A church can be bustling with good works and still be rotting from within if it tolerates what God has condemned.

Let this truth pierce our hearts: No amount of charitable work or sacrificial service can excuse us from spiritual corruption. Christ rebuked Thyatira not for what they lacked in activity but for what they permitted in silence. The tragedy wasn’t in what they did but in what they tolerated.

Too often, our downfall begins not with rebellion but with misplaced loyalty, a blind allegiance to leaders or movements that stray from the truth. When we choose harmony over holiness, silence over correction, and culture over Christ, we begin a slow descent into spiritual decay.

False teachers do not always sound false. They often speak in polished, spiritual tones. They carry the Scripture in one hand and compromise in the other. They preach acceptance while sowing deception. And sadly, many within the church allow it, not always out of rebellion, but because they are either afraid to confront, too tired to resist, or too comfortable to care.

Hear this clearly:

Tolerance without Truth is not love - it is betrayal.

Unity without Holiness is not peace - it is surrender.

The Lord is patient, yes - but His patience is not permission. His mercy is not an excuse for complacency. The One who gave Jezebel time to repent will also bring swift judgment if repentance does not come Church, wake up. Shake off your slumber. Stand firm. Even if the world applauds falsehood, even if culture demands compromise, do not yield. Christ is not coming for a church that is merely busy, but He is coming for a church that is blameless.

Let us repent for what we’ve tolerated. Let us speak the truth in love. Let us pray, correct, admonish, and guard the flock entrusted to us. Because in the end, what we tolerate today will become what we are tomorrow.

Repent, for the Kingdom of God is near !!

The church today must pause and search its heart before the Lord. The sobering warning to the church at Sardis still echoes today, a church known for being alive, yet found dead in the eyes of Christ (Revelation 3:1-6).

Jesus, the One who holds the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, reminds us that true life comes only from the Spirit, not from our programs, activities, or appearances. No ministry, no event, no human effort, no matter how impressive, can spark true revival unless it is birthed and driven by the power of the Holy Spirit. Without Him, all we build is lifeless. Revival is not emotional hype. It’s returning to consistent obedience to the Word (Revelation 3:3).

Sardis was comfortable. They faced no opposition, but also received no praise from the Lord. Why? Because they had become passive and spiritually asleep. Comfort had become their trap. We must recognize our spiritual slumber and seek restoration (Revelation 3:2). Let us not be deceived: if the enemy does not oppose us, it may be because we have ceased advancing God's Kingdom. Let us press on, for greater is He who is with us than he who is against us.

Today, Jesus lovingly but urgently calls us: "Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die" (Revelation 3:2). Awareness is the first step to revival. We must open our eyes to our spiritual state, repent of our slumber, and seek restoration through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit speaks not just to Sardis, but to us today: "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches" (Revelation 3:6).

Let us not settle for merely having a name that we are alive. Let us be truly alive, awake to God, filled with His Spirit, faithful in our witness, and burning with love for our soon-coming King. God knows your name. And when you live faithfully, He celebrates your name before heaven! (Revelation 3:5). When Jesus Christ returns, let us all be found awake, ready, and alive in Him!

Repent, for the coming of the Lord is near!!

During World War II, military analysts studied the damage patterns on fighter planes that returned from missions. They mapped out the bullet holes across various parts of these aircraft - wings, tail sections, and parts of the fuselage appeared to be riddled with bullets. The initial recommendation was to reinforce these areas, assuming they were the most vulnerable.

However, statistician Abraham Wald offered a radically different perspective. He pointed out that the bullet-riddled planes were the ones that made it back safely. That meant the damage in those areas was survivable. The truly vulnerable parts were the ones with little or no bullet holes, like the cockpit and the engine, because planes hit in those areas never returned. Their absence in the data was the most telling clue. Wald’s insight gave birth to an important concept known as "Survivorship Bias", the error of focusing on those who "survived" a situation, while ignoring those who didn't, leading to false assumptions and dangerous decisions.

Scripture challenges us to be intentional in guarding our most vulnerable spiritual areas. Proverbs 4:23 urges, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it,” reminding us that the heart is the core of our spiritual life, if compromised, everything else suffers. Ephesians 6:11 commands, “Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes,” emphasizing that partial protection is not enough; the enemy looks for any exposed area to strike. Have we allowed the enemy to put his yoke or sceptre in any of the vulnerable areas of our lives? If so, it’s time to break that hold and reclaim those areas for God. As Psalm 125:3 declares, “The sceptre of the wicked will not remain over the land allotted to the righteous,” we are reminded that any territory in our lives surrendered to the enemy is not his to keep. Let us rise up, examine our hearts, and take back what rightfully belongs to God.

Just as military leaders had to adjust their thinking to protect the most vulnerable parts of their planes, so we must prayerfully examine and guard the hidden or neglected areas of our hearts. Do we overlook our private thought life? Our emotional wounds? Our unforgiveness? These are the areas Satan often targets, not the already tested parts, but the parts that, if hit, could cause spiritual crash and burn. Let us ask the Holy Spirit daily to search us (Psalm 139:23,24) and help us reinforce the areas we’ve ignored, so we not only survive the battle but overcome in Christ.

Repent, before it's too late.

The Kingdom of God is not just near, it is at the door.

 

Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger, do not sin…”

Let’s be real - anger isn't the issue. It’s what we do with it that matters.

In a world that screams, “Speak your truth!” (even if it scorches others), Scripture says: Pause. Pray. Process.

When the world says, "Let it all out!", God says, "Let Me in."

Don't let your emotions run the kitchen - your words shouldn’t come out half-baked or overcooked!

Season your speech with Truth, Love, and a sprinkle of Gentleness - just like salt on popcorn - flavourful, not overpowering.

Let our emotions be our servant, not our master.

#HeartCheck #SpeakLife #GraceUnderPressure

#FaithAndFeelings #TruthWithLove

Life is a series of decisions. Some are small and passing; others are monumental and life-shaping. In both Scripture and experience, we are taught this truth: Choices have Consequences. God, in His great mercy, gives us the freedom to choose, but He also graciously shows us the weight and outcome of our decisions. Jesus echoes this wisdom in Luke 14:28, urging those who would follow Him to count the cost. Just as no builder begins a project without calculating materials and expenses, no disciple should proceed without holistically weighing the path of obedience. It is not a message of fear, but of wisdom - Holy mathematics.

It is wisdom to pause, to plan, and to pursue the road that leads to lasting peace.

But in this journey of discipleship and decision-making, we must never forget: Not all have chosen well. Some carry the weight of past mistakes. Others have stumbled in weakness, brokenness, or deception. It is not our place to condemn, but to *Restore*. Let us not look down on those who have made poor choices. Instead, let us walk beside them, lifting them up, guiding them back to truth, and helping them make new, redemptive choices (Galatians 6:1).

We all can fall. But the beauty of Christian fellowship is that in the Body of Christ, no one should walk in shame, but only in Repentance, Restoration, and forward Hope.

Let us model a life that chooses well, not based on what feels good in the moment, but on what will bear Godly fruits in the future.

"Repent. Return. Rejoice, For the Kingdom is Near

and the King is Coming."