Though the Ephesian church was chastised for leaving their “first love”, we want to be forever reminded to continue in that first love relationship. Sometimes the Holy Spirit speaks to our hearts and shows us we need to return to our first love.
Brethren, keep Jesus your first love. and if He’s not already, then let Him rule on the throne of your heart and be your first love, above all other loves, even hating everything else in comparison to the strength of your love for Him.
Stick to the basics of your walk, prayer, fellowship, teaching, reading the word, and sharing your faith, these things will keep you steadfast. Keeping Acts 2:42 in focus will help you keep your priorities right.
Pastor John
Revelation 2:1-7
2:1 “To the angel of the church of Ephesus write, ` These things says He who holds the seven stars in His right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2:2 “I know your works, your labor, your patience, and that you cannot bear those who are evil. And you have tested those who say they are apostles and are not, and have found them liars; 2:3 “and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. 2:4 “Never- theless I have [this] against you, that you have left your first love .2:5 “Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place–unless you repent. 2:6 “But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 2:7 “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” (NKJV)