The first letter from heaven (Revelation 2:1-7) goes to the church of Ephesus.

The Ephesians lacked not faith but love. That made everything else questionable.

Jesus invites the church to return to devotional first love. The “first love” is a deep desire for fellowship with Jesus. The church is to return to this longing for Jesus.

The Nicolaitans mentioned tolerated sexual promiscuity, participation in sacrifices to idols and in the cult of the emperor.

Anyone who wants to win people over to the church with “worldly offers” loses spiritual nourishment.

Jesus promises the fruits of the tree of life to those who overcome (victors).

In Jesus people of all nations choose spiritual nourishment. A life of trust and dependence on Jesus and not on human strategies. A life shaped by a deep love for Jesus.