“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.”
Revelation 3:7-8 KJV
As John was revealed, “Write the following to the messenger of the congregation in Philadelphia, for these are the solemn words of the Holy One, the True One, Who has David’s key, Who opens doors that none can shut and Who closes doors that none can open: I know all that you’ve done. Now I have set before you a wide-open door that none can shut. For I know that you possess only a little power, yet you’ve kept My Word and haven’t denied My Name.” Philadelphia means brotherly love be and had a devastating earthquake in 17 AD, so hearing these words of encouragement from Christ would have greatly helped them, and given them security in the world shaking around them. The key of David unlocks intimacy and prayer. David was a man who lived in grace, centuries before the Gospel of grace was unveiled. In that sense, the key of David allowed him to view the future and live in the grace it would reveal. Isaiah had prophesied of the Messiah having the key of David. “I will place upon His shoulders the key to the treasures of David’s palace. He will open doors that no one can shut, and He will shut doors that no one can open.” The open door is likely an invitation to come into the fullness of God’s Kingdom of joy and power in the Holy Spirit. It could also be a door of opportunity to give witness to others of God’s power and grace. It takes little power to obey God’s Word and not deny His Name. Imagine what having great power would look like! Amen!
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