Revelation 3:4

“You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy.

• ·         Jesus promised three rewards to this Church for those who would overcome spiritual deadness by sustaining a life of watching. These three rewards include our clothing, name and presentation to God that reflects what we have accomplished in our obedience in this life.

• ·         White garments are not the same as the free gift of the robe of righteousness. Justification is a gift by faith based on Jesus’ worthiness, not ours (Eph. 2:8-9; Tit. 3:4-7).  These garments are expression of each believer’s dedication and they differ with each believer according to their life in this age.

Exodus 32:33  And the LORD said to Moses, “Whoever has sinned against Me, I will blot him out of My book”

Ecclesiastes 9:8  Let your garments always be white, and let your head lack no oil.

Revelation 3:3

“Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent.  Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.

• ·        Remember how Jesus touched them and the dedication years ago in the great Asian revival

• ·        Repent – embrace a bigger life vision that seeking God to gain more comfort and honor in this life. Establish your life vision in the laying hold of the eternal promises given to the overcomers.

Psalm 42:4  When I remember these things,  I pour out my soul within me.  For I used to go with the multitude; I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept a pilgrim feast.

Habakkuk, 2:1  I will stand my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am corrected.

Revelation 3:2

“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God.”

• ·        Be watchful – cultivate a lifestyle of prayer, fasting and obedience or to sustain a lifestyle of encountering Jesus.

• ·        This is to make them strong again:

o   1. Say it regularly – speak the vision and values consistently

o   2. Model it consistently – personally embrace the values that you speak

o   3. Enforce it organizationally – replace ministry leaders who refuse to embrace the values

Judges 16:28  Then Samson called to the LORD, saying, ‘O Lord GOD, remember me, I pray!  Strengthen me, I pray, just this once, O God, …..

Psalm 27:14  Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your hear.  Wait, I say, on the LORD!