The Principle of the Pillar

Revelation 3:12

Although some read the book of Revelation for those things that have already been fulfilled, some read it for its many future implications and still others read it for its many present implications; perhaps the most expedient way to read it is to bear all three in mind, simultaneously, particularly for the principle of the pillar.

For having overcome his insecurities, doubts and double-mindedness, Peter (along with James and John) was considered a pillar in the Lord’s house. And surely all who have endured to the very end, overcoming the world and its temptations, trials and afflictions, will become pillars in the temple of God found in Heavenly Jerusalem.

Moreover, we who are presently alive ought to appear as pillars in our present assemblies and communities, (fixed in the faith) grounded and settled-always overcoming-because of it. For the overarching principle of the pillar is one of strength to support and to bear the weight of not only ourselves but others. Most importantly, pillars stand upon truth chiefly expressed through the word of God and in the person of Jesus Christ who is the way, the truth and the life.

[That thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.]

1 Tim. 3:15 KJV