332 Faithful Through Trials: Jesus’ Message to Smyrna, Rev 2:8-11

Tuesday, September 10: 988 Lifeline: Take care of a friend, a loved one, or yourself. Call, text, or chat 988 and connect with a 988 Lifeline counselor for help during difficult moments anytime, day or night. In this episode of The Daily Grind, we continue our journey through Jesus' memos to the seven churches in Revelation. Today, we’ll explore Revelation 2:8-11, where Jesus speaks to the church in Smyrna, a city rich in beauty and wealth but also fiercely loyal to Rome. Christians in Smyrna faced intense persecution for refusing to bow to the emperor. Jesus commends them for their faithfulness amid suffering and offers them the hope of the crown of life. Join us as we unpack this message and reflect on what it means to remain faithful in times of trial and opposition. ⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.