#Revelation 2:1-5; Matthew 6:19; Matthew 24:12; Psalm 139; Exodus 20:11; Romans 14; 1 Corinthians 5:9#
Henry Schorr emphasizes that Jesus is present with his church, examining hearts and minds, and speaking to those who are open to him. He highlights the importance of understanding Jesus' love and grace, as demonstrated in the church at Ephesus, which had forsaken its first love for Jesus. The church had become busy with good deeds, but its love for Jesus had grown cold, and it had lost its passion for those far from God. Henry Schorr notes that this can happen to any church or individual, causing them to lose their influence and impact. He encourages believers to examine their relationship with the Lord, to repent, and to do the things they did at first when they fell in love with Jesus. This involves making space for God, practicing Sabbath, and being renewed and replenished physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Ultimately, Henry Schorr emphasizes the importance of keeping first love alive by being all in with Jesus and his mission, and experiencing a full and meaningful life without regret.