In part two of the series "What The Spirit Says", Pastor Jerry looks at the church of Smyrna in Revelation 2:8-11. This is the second church that Jesus addressed in his teachings in this chapter of Revelation. The name Smyrna is from the root word "myrrh". Myrrh is an aromatic resin from certain trees that is used in perfume, and incense because of it's pleasant smell. It was also used in embalming, and was a gift given to Jesus by the wisemen... likely signifying that His death was a part of His destiny. But death couldn't hold him. That is what Jesus was saying to Smyrna. He knew they would be persecuted for His Name. But Jesus encouraged them to persevere and continue to pursue Him. And if they did, their reward would be Eternity with Him. This applies to us today. No matter how bad it seems or gets, hold on to Jesus and he will give you the victory!