HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT SAYS

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(KJV) Revelation 2:17

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT SAYS – A WHITE STONE WITH A NEW NAME / REVELATION 2:17

We must pay attention and respond to the warnings of the Holy Spirit today. He continues to speak the same words Jesus spoke to the seven churches of Asia, commanding us to stay true to God’s Word, overcome sin in the world and not to tolerate immoral behavior among the people of God. If we lose our victory in these important areas, we lose God’s favor, His guiding presence and the Holy Spirit’s power. In the end, we will become enemies of God’s kingdom. But there is continued promise of help for those who remain faithful and depend completely on God to help them overcome. These are the ones who receive the hidden manna (Psalms 78:24; John 6:48-51, 58, 63), which means spiritual life, nourishment and fulfillment from a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We will also receive a “white stone,” which represents the triumph of our faith over everything that was aimed to destroying our devotion to Christ.

A WHITE STONE WITH A NEW NAME

In ancient times, certain kinds of stones carried special meaning. In John’s time, a white rock was sometimes used in judicial matters as a vote of “not guilty.” In the context of this passage, it would represent forgiveness and the statement of spiritual innocence for those who had overcome immoral desires and worldly lusts. They were declared to be faithful to God. Relating to Christian victory, this stone might also be considered as the admission to Christ’s ultimate victory banquet (Revelation 19:9). The stone would bear the God-given name of the carrier and would mean that the carrier had a new nature, authority and full inheritance with God. The name would designate the bearer of the stone as a forgiven servant of Christ and a victorious conqueror (Isaiah 62:2; 65:15).

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HEAR WHAT THE SPIRIT SAYS - A WHITE STONE WITH A NEW NAME / REVELATION 2:17

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We must pay attention and respond to the warnings of the Holy Spirit today.

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Margarita Crews

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