(Rev. 3:7, 87And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. (Revelation 3:7‑8).)
THE first thing is that we own the ruin, with no assumption that we have the light, no desire to be acknowledged. Our resource is to be morally associated with Christ, with Him that is holy, Him that is true, and Who hath the key of David. If you cleave to Him you will find an opened door. His power is as great as it ever was: when He opens no one can shut. You have only a little power. When He Himself was here on the earth there was no display of power, but He accomplished everything according to the will of God. If you are associated with Him you will prosper; you will return to “first love,” the love which sacrifices everything for His company. You will realize union with Him. You will be of the remnant who with the Spirit say, Come “to Him Who is the root and offspring of David, and the bright and morning Star.” This is immense cheer to the heart that is cleaving to Christ in separation from all that is not of Him; and hence, though tried, you are borne above all the obstructions here, in full response to His own heart. ―Extract. J. B. S.