The hypocritical thief is personified by Judas, who took secretly his part from the money Jesus and the apostles raised for helping the poor; he objected when Mary anointed Jesus with pure nard, pretending hypocritically it would have been useful if the nard would have been sold and the money given to the poor. There were some Pharisees like Judas: they stole, although preaching not to steal.
The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be...
Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.1 John 5:14-15 (ESV)
Pastor Stuart McAlpine gives insight on the Hearing aspect of Revelation as it was written “If you will diligently listen to the voice of...