And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. Thyatira was a very active church, involved in all kinds of works for the Lord. Works or deeds of love and service. Ministries that concentrated upon showing care and interest, concern and provision. Service and faith.
Service is a ministry.
The purpose of the Church is not for entertainment, enhancing our image, or doctoring our sore toes. Its purpose is service for God. Patience and works, and the last to be more than the first. The church was growing, expanding, and doing more and more. It was active as it could be, ministering to the community in every way that a church should.