Introduction: Don’t you want to stay strong? But you ask, “how”? Check out the Revelation of Jesus Christ to the Church of Thyatira.

“But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:” (Rev 2:25).

1. Past tense (Rev 2:25) – “But that which ye have already…”

What do we (Church) have already?

* the precious redeeming blood of Jesus!

* the mighty cross of Christ

* the anointing and filling of the Holy Spirit

* the power of the Word of God

We have God’s AMAZING, AVAILABLE, ABOUNDING GRACE!

We have God’s PEACE that passes all understanding!!

We have got the LOVE of God shed abroad in our hearts!!!

We have the whole armor of God!!!!

2. Present tense (Rev 2:25,26) – “But that which ye have already… hold fast … And he that overcometh…”

The word for “hold fast” is κρατέω, (krat-eh’-o), which means to be strong, or to rule. Are you staying strong in your faith? Love? Patience? Praying? Soul winning?

3. Future tense (Rev 2:25) – “But that which ye have already hold fast…. till I come. 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations.”

It is not “if” Jesus is coming but “when” He is returning. It could be today!

Conclusion: What a great word! The message is clear.

Our focus is set.

Our goal is ahead.

Our mission is established.

Our passion is Jesus.

Our cry is victory!

Overcomers!!