READ: Revelation 3:7-13
“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” – Revelation 3:10-11
The Philadelphian church was full of good works. Philadelphia speaks of brotherly love. In spite of their little strength, they did great things for God. They kept His Word and did not deny His name. They had a great promise from God that He would keep them from the hour of temptation.
Then the Philadelphia church was asked to do a little bit more. What was the little they were asked to do?
Hold fast and hold on! Indeed, if you do not do a little bit more of holding on to your position, someone else could take your position and your crown. Sometimes, people achieve great things but do not do the little extra of holding on to their positions. Why is that? When God uses you, you must value what He has done and you must cherish the valuable things you have.
How does a pastor become important in this life? Does he become important because of his money, his background, his education or his businesses? He becomes important because of the church and because of God. He became important because he planted a church and won many souls. Yet, most pastors do not hold fast to the importance of church planting and soul winning. Few pastors continue to preach about church planting and soul winning! It is as though church planting is a forgotten and unimportant subject. In addition to having done great things for God, it is important to do a little bit more by holding fast to the doctrines and foundations that have made us what we are.
Can‘t you do just a little bit more? Can you hold on tight?