The personal fulfillment of the feast of Tabernacles is at hand. The Lord Jesus is coming to the hearts of the believers in the spiritual fulfillment of the Old Testament Blowing of Trumpets. The trumpet of the Lord is announcing the Day of Atonement, of Reconciliation, that follows the Blowing of Trumpets and prepares us for the final feast of Tabernacles.

Every saint who would be in the first resurrection from the dead must be reconciled to Jesus in each of the seven areas we have mentioned:

Ephesus—he must worship the Lord Jesus rather than his or her church and its activities. He must return to his first love.

Smyrna—he must be willing to suffer, to remain in the prison where the Lord permits Satan to test him. He must be faithful unto death

Pergamos—he must bear a true witness against Satan and all of his works.

Thyatira—he must stand against the spirit of worldliness and immorality in the churches.

Sardis—he must turn away from fleshly talents and enterprises and return to prayer, repentance, and holiness.

Philadelphia—when the Lord sets before him an open door he must wait patiently for Him to move, recognizing that his relationship to the Lord is more important than any accomplishment he can achieve in his own wisdom and strength.

Laodicea—he must turn away from all appeals to his desire for wealth and power, take up his cross, and follow the Lord Jesus. He must buy the gold of faith purified by tribulation, the white robe of righteous conduct, and the clear vision of those who walk in the Spirit of Holiness before the Lord God. He must turn away from all self-centeredness and make every effort to please the Lord and do His will.

A greater fullness of God is at hand for those who show their love for Christ by keeping His Word.

My beloved spake, and said unto me, Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away. (Song of Solomon 2:10) (from Seven Areas of Reconciliation)