June 20 | Revelation 2:7
“The one who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the victor, i will give to him to eat from the tree of life, which is in God’s paradise.” (Revelation 2:7)
The longer you are in a relationship, the easier it is to put space between you. You get into the routine of the relationship. The next thing you know, you’re so far apart you can’t remember what drew you together.
Many of us mature in our relationship with Jesus, thinking that means doing all the right things. But true maturity in Christ means we are more passionate about Him now than when we first became Christians.
The Ephesian church began focusing on works instead of relationship. They forgot their first love, Jesus. They were doing all the right things, but their devotion was consumed by works. Jesus needs to be the center of everything you do.
Jesus is the Vine and you are the branch. Without Him you can do nothing. Is that you? If your realize you have lost your first Love, it’s not too late. You can still overcome the perilous place you are in.
Wayne you overcome Jesus gives you eternal life from the tree of life that was in the garden of Eden. Renew your relationship with Jesus and He makes it a never-ending relationship.
Action Step: Go back to the beginning of when you met Jesus for the first time. Reignite your passion for Him. Turn from the empty works you do now and do what you did at first.
Precious Jesus, I’ve been working for You, but feel empty inside. Fill me with Your Spirit and give me the life I knew. I’m coming back to You. Remind me of who You are and Your embrace.
