Philadelphia, though described as a church with little strength (Rev 3:8), had faithfully kept God's word and not denied His name. As written in Revelation 3:7-8: "These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut."
This church paradigm beautifully illustrates 2 Corinthians 12:9, where God declares "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." The Philadelphian church demonstrates that true strength lies not in human capability but in divine empowerment. As promised in Revelation 3:12, "The one who is victorious I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will they leave it."
Through their faithful perseverance, Philadelphia exemplifies how God partners with those who remain steadfast. This aligns with Isaiah 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak... those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength." It's about effecting change through God's strength, not our own, embracing the divine partnership He offers to those who remain faithful despite their limitations.
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Scientific name: Punica granatum
The Pomegranate and the Commonwealth of Israel
Pomegranate: Commonwealth of Israel
This is the leadership principle within the City of faith that urges and nudges mankind as a species to run to great purpose, raising the bar of excellence, blazing new trails, building on strengths, overturning conventions and paradigm through teaching, coaching and executive mentoring. As Philippians 3:14 declares, "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus."Here is the proistemic genius at work through brotherly kindness restoring the foundations of sovereignty, dignity and efficiency with every man under his own vine and fig that "none should make afraid". This reflects the truth of Hebrews 13:1: "Let brotherly love continue" and 1 Peter 4:8: "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins."Here is dynamic stability returned through much turbulence and yet, coming out stronger after the storm and sometimes through it. As James 1:2-4 teaches: "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."This leadership exemplifies Proverbs 27:17: "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another," fostering an environment where each person can fulfill their divine potential and purpose. Through this divine partnership, we see the manifestation of 1 Thessalonians 5:11: "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."