Seven

I see a clear path here for anyone that spends a fair time in scripture: Scripture wraps itself in the metaphors of human relationship - all with expressing Human Love at the core (in the image). Arguably at the top of the metaphors are Husbands & Wives The new testament is primarily written to Individuals about the good news of their Salvation in Christ (Marriage to Yeshua) - yet also expounds on all the familial relationships (all inclusive). The Christ will return for his Churches, in a picture of leaving and cleaving. His Ecclesia in Revelation consists of 7 Churches with 7 unique Spirits of God (Revelation 1,2,3,4,5 | Rev 4:5 & Rev 5:6 show the progression and connection to the churches - he sent forth his Apostles which points to the great commission or instructions for the churches). 7 Spirits in one church is bad | this is the counterfit (Matthew 12, Mark 5:9, Mark 1, Matthew 8:29, Revelation 18:2 etc...etc...etc). 7 different Churches working together in 1 Spirit is Good. Each Church is clearly and explicitly distinguished in Revelation with separate inheritances. (James 2:19, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Galations 3:28, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Eph 4, etc...etc...etc) The Metaphor of (synergy among the Churches - using a modern term) can now be fully explored which is far more gracious to all scripture than the metaphor of the [one:one forsaking all others image]. Also having this very ironically (perhaps blessedly if you choose to receive it that way) pulls us close to being in line with the 10 Bridesmaids in Matthew 25. Maybe 3 did not have oil and thought they were going to be the only ones so they locked themselves in their houses... We have oil in our Lamps - we are shining bright here, at his return. When we see this connection, we are present. Then you wrap it with something like: It looks to me like when you add the Spirit to the Churches it all comes together.