Revelation 2:18: And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass.
Jesus and His Word
This longest letter to the churches is addressed to the least known church. Dye manufacturing was an important industry in Thyatira. The purple dye was made from a root instead of from shellfish. Garment weaving, pottery making, and brass working were also trades known to have existed in Thyatira. Thyatira had a temple dedicated to Tyrimnos, an ancient sun god. The gospel may have been brought to the city by Lydia of Thyatira who was converted under Paul’s ministry in Philippi. The city is commended in Revelation for its deeds, love, faith, service, and perseverance, but it is rebuked for tolerating the false prophetess “Jezebel.” The eyes and feet of the Lord are stressed. The image of eyes like “flames of fire” indicates Christ’s ability to search the minds and hearts of believers. 1
Jesus and His Ways
- Jesus, may the fire of Your eyes burn away the pride in my heart. – “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:18
- Jesus, may the fire of Your eyes burn away the greed in my heart. – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” 1 Timothy 6:10
- Jesus, may the fire of Your eyes burn away the unrepented sin in my heart. – “But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.” Isaiah 59:2
Jesus and His Work
May the fire in His eyes, put a fire in my heart. – TWEET IT
Jesus and His Promise
But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62
1. Hughes, R. B., & Laney, J. C. (2001). Tyndale concise Bible commentary (p. 738). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers.