Don’t miss the precision of Christ’s supervision: He knew exactly what His people in Smyrna would face, and He set the limit. And don’t miss the provision: He promised the crown of life on the other side of suffering. What He orders, He oversees; what He permits, He provides for. "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life" (Revelation 2:10)