The Lord Jesus treasures His Church, but at the same time knows just how fragile and imperfect we are, and that’s why He continues today to build His Church through love, encouragement, and correction. In this message, Pastor Chris focuses on why the Lord describes the seven churches of Revelation as “lamp stands” and encourages us to see ourselves as the “treasure in earthen vessels” that Christ Himself sees us to be. Just as every household in those days needed the clay handheld oil lamps for light, the light that emanates from His church is needed even more. Jesus desires to elevate His Church to a position of prominence so that the light of His message will be widely seen, so let’s cooperate with His will and allow our light to shine brightly!