Daily Devotions: Living On Your Reputation - December 9, 2025

Revelation 3:1–2 (ESV) “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works. You have the reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works complete in the sight of my God.’” In today’s Daily Devotions with Pastor David Sumrall, we look at the church in Sardis, a group of believers who were living on an old reputation. People said they were alive, but Jesus said the truth was very different. Their past accomplishments were real, but their present service had grown weak and incomplete. This passage reminds us that living as a Christian is not about what we used to do for God. There is no retirement from serving, no “used to be” in the Kingdom. Jesus calls us to wake up, strengthen what remains, and keep serving until the day we go to heaven. Let this devotion encourage you to return to active ministry, step back into involvement, and finish the work God has entrusted to you. ---- Discover fundamental truths and the power of Scripture with Pastor David E. Sumrall on Daily Devotions. Pastor Sumrall serves as the Undershepherd of the Cathedral of Praise, a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches around the world. Pastor David Sumrall and Sister Beverley Sumrall serve as the undershepherds of Cathedral of Praise—a Christian church dedicated to Jesus and His Word, with campuses across Metro Manila and branches worldwide. Learn more about Pastor David Sumrall: https://linktr.ee/davidsumrall Subscribe to Sister Beverley Sumrall’s Podcast: https://cathedralofpraisemanila.com.ph/podcasts/praise-moments/ Know more about Cathedral of Praise: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraise Listen to Bible Radio: https://linktr.ee/bible.radio Check out our music: https://linktr.ee/cathedralofpraisemusic Join the Daily Manna Feeding Program: https://www.facebook.com/COPDailyManna © 2025 Cathedral of Praise. All rights reserved. This video and its content are the property of Cathedral of Praise. Sharing is permitted only by linking to the original source. Unauthorized use, reproduction, modification, or distribution is strictly prohibited.