The second letter from Jesus was addressed to the church in Smyrna, called the "Jewel of Asia" by Alexander the Great. Perhaps the key verse is Revelation 2:10 - "Do not be afraid...be faithful." Being a Christian in Smyrna was more perilous than living in any other city in the Roman Empire in the first century. From the pen of the One that best understands what it means to be fearless and faithful we can gain insight and encouragement to face the days ahead as we learn to stand firm under any and all persecution that comes when we choose to walk as Christian.
