What we love about the Bible is there is guidance for almost every situation you go through in life, and, always one solution, and that is Jesus. Jesus does not hold back when the truth needs to be spoken. Let’s look at Revelation 3 v 1 – 6 where Jesus speaks to the Church in Sardis.
To the Church in Sardis
3 “To the angel[a] of the church in Sardis write:
These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits[b] of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have found your deeds unfinished in the sight of my God. 3 Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; hold it fast, and repent. But if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what time I will come to you.
4 Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. 5 The one who is victorious will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out the name of that person from the book of life, but will acknowledge that name before my Father and his angels. 6 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Ouch. This is quite a statement from Jesus. Imagine being part of a church that looks alive but it is not. It is dead. How sad is this. The only bit of good news you can take from this scripture is Jesus will take the few people who are genuine in that church, He will not forsake all. He also gives the church a chance to wake up and try again.
We know we are in the era where we hear of certain scriptures more than others mainly about Gods kindness and mercy, and He is a kind and merciful God don’t get us wrong. We are all in need of Gods grace. But we must not neglect all of the other scriptures that are in the Bible that can help us check our hearts. We could be walking the walk and appear to be serving Jesus but as in Revelation 3 v 1 – 6, Jesus does call out the church in Sardis calling it dead telling them to put their house in order, and to do it soon, because Jesus could return at anytime like a thief.
Do you need a new church to be planted in?
If you need a new church to be planted in and need that fresh start, there are two churches based here in Leckwith Avenue pictured below.
The first church is called, Canton Community Church, the second, called, Grace Canton. Canton Community Church family service doors open from 10.45am. Grace Canton hold an afternoon family service where doors open from 3.15pm.
We can confidently say that these are two churches that can help you along with your relationship with God, teaching his word consistently. Come and see for yourself. You will be warmly welcomed.