Revelation 3:7-13 | Rick Cornejo
Sunday, December 14, 2025
Rick Cornejo
Revelation 3:7-13 | Pastor Rick
Packinghouse’s Sunday morning worship service from December 14, 2025.
Jesus’ letter to Philadelphia reminds a small, pressured church that He is holy, true, and in charge—the One with the key of David who opens doors no one can shut and shuts doors no one can open. He sees their faithfulness, sets an “open door” before them (whether fresh ministry or sure entrance to His Kingdom), and promises that persecutors won’t have the last word. The “synagogue of Satan” line targets a specific hostile group in their day, not the Jewish people as a whole; the real battle is spiritual, and Christ will vindicate His people.
Because they’ve kept His word, Jesus will keep them—assuring protection from a coming global trial—and urges them to “hold fast” so they don’t lose rewards (crowns), while their salvation remains secure. He promises overcomers a place like a pillar—stable, honored, never shaken—and a new name in God’s New Jerusalem. The takeaway is simple: when life feels small or shaky, cling to the faithful Jesus who keeps His promises, opens the right doors, and anchors His people in love until He comes.