Revelation 1:19-20

Revelation 1:19-20. Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; the mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks.

Then he proceeds to explain what he meant, just after the manner of the Son of man who, when he pronounced a parable in public, opened it up to his own disciples in secret, even as he does still. Oh, how blessedly is "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever"! His characteristics never change what he was, he is, and that he ever will be, blessed be his holy name."