3:8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.

I know your DEEDS.

There is no indication what those deeds are. They must have been OK if the Philadelphians are complemented later in this verse for not denying His NAME.

  1. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.

    Jesus says that He is the door (and He has the keys) (John 10:1-18). This may reflect the fact that Philadelphia was on the crossing of two major highways and was strategically located to spread the Word of God throughout Asia.

    Our access to God is through the OPEN DOOR (Romans 5:1-2).

    We are filled with the fruit of righteousness (Philippians 1:9-11) which, in turn, becomes our strength (Philippians 4:13).

I know that you have little strength,

When there is little POWER, then the believer must TRUST God to provide a way (in His time). Paul recognized God's OPEN DOOR and timing in Ephesus (1 Corinthians 16:8-9). Paul always looked for the OPEN DOOR. (Colossians 4:2-4).

yet you


THE BELIEVER'S PERSONAL LIFE:
Little self power
Keeping the Word of God
DO NOT deny Christ's name!


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