Jesus had some blunt words for the church at Thyatira.
“But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols. I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality” (Revelation 2:20).
I imagine life at this church for those who were faithful and committed to the truth was very hard and discouraging. Sometimes it would have been easier to give up, to throw in the towel. They likely felt like they could not make much of a difference. But to Jesus “the faithful few” meant everything. He said:
“But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not learned what some call the deep things of Satan, to you I say, I do not lay on you any other burden. Only hold fast what you have until I come” (Revelation 2:24).
What if the “rest of you” quit trying? What if their pew sat empty? This church would be hopeless. Never forget you matter. Your example and devotion to what is right matters. Most importantly, the Lord is watching and He appreciates you. Those around you are also watching and you may be the very thing that wakes them up. Keep your head up and your feet moving forward!