READ: Revelation 2:12-14
“Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” – Luke 10:19
The church in Pergamos was a great church. It was known for great works. They were the church that was known for surviving and prevailing where Satan’s seat was. Can you imagine prospering and growing as a ministry in Satan’s headquarters? That is a great achievement! Yet, God required a little bit more from the church in Pergamos. A little bit more! God wanted them to drive out the people who had the doctrine of Balaam.
Perhaps, you have done many things for God, but you have not been an enemy to God’s enemy. God wants you to be the enemy of His enemy!
I remember a friend who was kind, loving, patient and had a big heart. He was an anointed servant of the Lord. However, when I was attacked by men with a false doctrine, he held back and did not help to wipe them out. He left me at their mercy and did not stand with me. Unfortunately, that little act of solidarity that he failed to show changed our relationship.
God may require you to take a stand and fight the enemies of the gospel openly and without fear or favour. I would not like to have an assistant who is not prepared to fight the enemy and drive out unwanted people.
It is nice for you to preach and sing so well; but a little bit more strength against our common enemy may also be required. Can’t you do just a little bit more by taking a bold confident stand against the enemy?