"Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first." ~Jesus
The Christians in Ephesus were hard workers. They had ferretted out false teachers and kicked out wicked men. They had learned to test the Spirits to see if they were of God and had persevered through hardships for Jesus' name. Fervently serving the Lord without growing weary, these people suddenly reminded me of the story of Martha and Mary. Martha was so distracted that she forgot to take time to listen to the one she was serving. She had left her first love. She needed restoration.
It's so easy to get off on the Ephesian path. To be looking for the evil in each other instead of worshiping Jesus creates silly arguments that drive wedges between people. Tensions build at each "Aha!". It sure doesn't sound like a very joyful group of people to be around. Restoration was needed and healing would only begin if they remembered, repented and returned.
"Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed." ~Luke
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