Everything Horses and Livestock® Magazine August 2016 Vol 1 Issue 3

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The physical part of the mounted shooting pattern comes down to choosing the most efficient line for you and your horse to run – smooth is fast. Think of it like driving a car. A driver does not jerk the

Remember, always practice good course manage- ment skills. Consistency builds muscle memory. Next time, we will take a look at the mental man- agement of Cowboy Mounted Shooting. We will see you back here in the November Issue! ~ Shannon Rowl Kansas CMSA www.kansascmsa.com

wheel or look down while making a turn; a driver will first look ahead and then gently guide the wheel to make a smooth turn.

ual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols. I have given her time to repent, but she is not willing to repent of her sexual immorality. Look! I am throwing her onto a bed of violent illness, and those who commit adultery with her into terrible suffering, unless they repent of her deeds. Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve. But to the rest of you in Thyatira, all who do not hold to this teaching (who have not learned the so-called “deep secrets of Satan”), to you I say: I do not put any additional burden on you. However, hold on to what you have until I come. And to the one who conquers and who continues in my deeds until the end, I will give him authority over the nations - he will rule them with an iron rod and like clay jars he will break them to pieces, just as I have received the right to rule from my Father - and I will give him the morning star. The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the church- es’” (Revelation 2:18-29 – NET). Thyatira was a small city located forty miles southeast of Pergamum known for abundant crops and the manufacture of purple dye. The church itself was much

smaller than the previously addressed churches in Revelation chapter two but the Lord’s direct rebuke was meant to deal with a sin problem that had become huge. As Christ is introduced in this letter we can see a preview of the severity of this letter as it is described as “solemn” and Christ himself is described as “one who has eyes like a fiery flame.” It’s clear starting out that this is going to deal with major problems that the Lord saw in the fellowship at Thyatira. As with the previous letters Christ first commends the church on their faithful action and growth. He says, “I know your deeds: your love, faith, service and steadfast endurance.” This bit of encouragement shows that the active members of the church were excelling in the major areas of devotion to Christ and to each other and to their service. In fact, Jesus encourages them because they had continued to grow more faithful in their deeds as they went on serving. This is the exact opposite of the Ephe- sians who did great things in the past but that enthusiasm waned as time went on. This leads us to a simple lesson from the faithful Thyatirans…

Building a Strong Relationship with Christ – The Thyatira Example: Re- maining In Him – Revelation 2:18-29 As we continue our survey of the letters to the seven churches of Asia Minor let’s read the letter to the church at Thyatira: To the angel of the church in Thyatira write the following: This is the solemn pronouncement of the Son of God, the one who has eyes like a fiery flame and whose feet are like polished bronze: ‘I know your deeds: your love, faith, service, and steadfast endurance. In fact, your more recent deeds are greater than your earlier ones. But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, and by her teach- ing deceives my servants to commit sex-

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