X-Ray of a Church

Only the Head of the church, Jesus Christ, can accurately inspect each church and know its true condition because He sees the internals, not only the externals. He gives each of the seven churches in Revelation an X-ray of its condition. But Jesus is also speaking to us.

Revelation 2:7  He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches . . .

Churches are made up of individuals, and it is individuals who determine the spiritual life of the assembly. Before Christ judges the world, He must judge His own people (1 Peter 4:17).

In Revelation 2, the church at Ephesus enjoyed pastors like Paul, Timothy, and the Apostle John himself. But The Lord reminded them that He was in control of the ministry, placing them where He pleased.

How easy it is for a church to become proud and forget that pastors and teachers are God's gifts who may be taken away at any time. Some churches need to be cautioned to worship The Lord and not their pastor.