Church is about Christ - no you! Revelation 1-5

In this prophetic book there is much to learn and even though it might be hard to understand, at times, we are to read it and "heed it" and will be blessed in doing so (1:1-2). When John records the message to the seven churches in each message we read "to the angel of ..." as the introduction. After each of openning statements John quotes Christ (who is speaking) and reveals something awesome and powerful and doctrinaly about Christ. (We should note that the "angel" mentioned here is the "minister" of the church at the time. This is a real person the message of Christ, through John was written to.) In 2:2 we read that Christ holds the "angels" (the earthly messengers) in His hand and walks among the body of believers in Ephesus. This is an awesome statement showing Christ's current activity with the church. He has a personal "walking around" ministry to us and holds our church leaders securely in His hand. Awesome! In 2:8 we read of His eternality based upon the resurrection. In 2:13 we read about the power and cutting nature of His Word(s). In 2:18 we read about the piercing eyes and the stability of His feet. In 3:1 we once again see the possessive nature of His relationship with the church. In 3:7 His sovereign nature and 3:14 the integrity of His nature. When God speaks to the church(s) He does to to reveal more about the Son. These churches are not the center of the letter, Christ is. The church is to magnify Christ. He is the central figure. He holds the messengers and walks among the body. He is eternal and powerful. He is correcting and gathering and revealing. Church is about Christ!