THE SECRET OF HEAVEN'S OPINION

THE SECRET OF HEAVEN'S OPINION
Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3
Topic: The Secret of Heaven’s Opinion

"And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; these things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that THOU HAST A NAME THAT THOU LIVEST, AND ART DEAD. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: FOR I HAVE NOT FOUND THY WORKS PERFECT BEFORE GOD. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee."
Revelation 3:1-3

The book of Revelation unveils things that are hidden from our view. Things that are not public knowledge are made known to us if we care to accept them. Revelation means to unveil and to show something that is hidden. 

The scripture above reveals God’s assessment of the church in Sardis. God says, “You are a dead church.” What is Heaven’s opinion about you? What is earth’s opinion about you? Which one really matters? What God thinks about you is what is important. Most Christians do not have much discernment. Most of us are impressed with outward appearances. The church may look good and impressive, but God may not be impressed at all. 

The scripture above shows that God may have an impression about you that is the exact opposite of what people think about you. In this case, people thought the church of Sardis was alive but God considered it to be a dead church. Men may think you are perfect; but if God does not find your works perfect then you are in big trouble.

What a terrible thing for God to declare you dead even though people say you are perfect! What a disaster for you to have a name that you are alive when you are actually dead! Where did you get that name or reputation of being alive from? It is an impression that men have about you. People may praise you and extol your great works but God is not impressed. The message to the church of Sardis is simple: Heaven is not impressed with you! Heaven considers you to be in the worst state possible. Heaven considers you dead! All the awards and congratulations you receive from men on this earth cannot change God’s opinion about you. 

Deception is the blanket under which the world lives. Even in the church world, people believe that the loudest church is the biggest and best church. Spurious ministers are often given glorious awards by men. (Spurious means not genuine and not authentic). Most people believe what they see on television and hear on the radio. Because of this, many shallow, empty and spurious things are acclaimed as the greatest and most important. 

Do not follow the masses who are impressed with the fake, the deceptive and the artificial. Think of God and His Word. Think of God’s standards. God sees through all our masks and pretences. Think of this church in Sardis that had such a good reputation with the world and yet had a very bad reputation in Heaven. Everyone on earth praised Sardis for being perfect. However everyone in Heaven could see that Sardis was dead. That is frightening! 

What does God really think about you and me? Take a little time to find out God’s real opinion about you. Do not be over-confident. Be real! Be humble and accept God’s standards so that you will not have a big shock when you see Him face to face.

Excerpt from:
Victory Secrets
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills
 

Comments

  1. Ãm Çliffé27 May 2022 at 04:26

    I receive the grace to be real and humble and to accept God's standards 🙏

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  2. Stanley Otieno27 May 2022 at 04:29

    I'm so much blessed by the blog. I might be spurious before Men but it imperfect will of God. May the spirit of God help Me to Walk in the perfect will of God. Thanks You Apostle for the word

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  3. Chesang'27 May 2022 at 06:48

    God help me to accept Your standards, what Your opinion about me is so as to live a real life in Jesus name 🙏

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  4. JenipherTerry27 May 2022 at 07:09

    Measure yourself and works according to God's standards and not what men think or accept concerning you

    ReplyDelete

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