Daily Reading for Personal Growth, 40 Days with God

⁸ “I know you well; you aren’t strong, but you have tried to obey^[a] and have not denied my Name. Therefore I have opened a door to you that no one can shut.

⁹ “Note this: I will force those supporting the causes of Satan while claiming to be mine^[b] (but they aren’t—they are lying) to fall at your feet and acknowledge that you are the ones I love.

¹⁰ “Because you have patiently obeyed me despite the persecution, therefore I will protect you from the time of Great Tribulation and temptation,^[c] which will come upon the world to test everyone alive. ¹¹ Look, I am coming soon!^[d] Hold tightly to the little strength you have—so that no one will take away your crown.