John writes specifically to the church at Thyatira in Revelation 2:18-29. Interestingly enough, although the church at Thyatira was located in the smallest city of the seven churches mentioned in Revelation, John’s letter to the Thyatira church is the longest of the seven letters. There are a few reasons why this letter might be longer:
Commendation and Criticism: John, through the words of Jesus, commends the church for their deeds, love, faith, service, and perseverance. However, he also has significant criticism for them, particularly regarding their tolerance of a false prophetess referred to as “Jezebel.
Serious Issues: The issues in Thyatira were severe, involving false teachings and immoral practices. Addressing these problems thoroughly was necessary to guide the church back to the right path.
Encouragement and Promises: The letter includes promises for those who overcome and remain faithful, such as authority over the nations and the morning star. These promises needed to be clearly articulated to encourage the believers. Good morning the morning star appears in the sky just before the sunrise. It is very bright. It shows us that the day is coming. In Revelation 22:16, Jesus says that he is the morning star. He brings light when it has been dark.

It reads in Revelation 2:18-29 Easy: ‘Write this to the angel of the church at Thyatira: “This is the message to you from the Son of God. He has eyes that burn brightly like flames of fire. His feet shine like bright metal. I know everything that you do. I know that you have great love. I know that you believe in me. I know that you continue to serve me well. You are patient and strong. You do these good things now more than you did at the beginning. But I have something to say against you. You let that woman Jezebel teach you. She says that she is a prophet from God. But she leads my servants into bad ways. She teaches them to have sex with many people. And she teaches them to eat food that people have given to idols. I have given her time to stop doing these bad things. But she refuses to change how she lives. She does not stop having sex with other men. Listen to this! I will cause her to suffer on her bed, so that she cannot get up. Those who join her in her sins will also suffer very much, unless they change the way they live. I will send a terrible illness to kill those who obey her. Then all the people in the churches will know that I look deep inside them. I know what you really want. I know what you really think. I will give each of you what is right for you, as a result of what you have done. But I say this to you other people in Thyatira. You have not agreed with what Jezebel taught. You have not learned what they call ‘Satan’s deep secrets’. So I say this to you: I will not tell you to obey any other difficult rules. But continue to obey my message that you have already received. Believe in me until I come. Continue to obey me until the end and win the fight against Satan. If anyone does that, I will give him authority to rule over the nations of the world. That person will rule the nations with strong authority. He will destroy them, like someone who breaks clay pots into many pieces. He will have the same authority that I received from my Father. I will also give him the morning star. God’s Spirit is speaking to you in the churches. You should understand what the Spirit is saying to you. You have ears, so listen carefully!”’

Father God, I thank You that You have a way of teaching us through Your word. Open the eyes of my heart, open my ears as I stay still and during the day when there are so many distractions. Empty anything that hinders me from hearing all that the Spirit has to say to me and the churches. I want to be a doer of the Word and not a hearer only. Give me a teachable spirit. Soak my heart with the truth of Your glorious gospel and worship. I want to remember these few wonderful letters I have read thus far in the book of Revelation as a reminder, take them to heart, and practice them diligently in my life so I won’t fail. I will follow You in victory. Thank You for this new morning. I love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.