*A Generous Invitation*
While exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Word of God and sharing his experience with Jesus, John was given a vision.
He was told to write down what he saw and send it to the seven churches. And though these messages were given to literal churches of that time, they're still just as relevant to and representative of our modern hearts today.
Now, for some context, let’s focus on Jesus’ message to the church in Laodicea …
Jesus describes the church in Laodicea as being neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm. They’re rich and comfortable, prosperous and self-sufficient, apathetic and indifferent. But despite these things, Jesus still offers a generous invitation:
*“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear My voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” Revelation 3:20*
Do you see it? Do you feel it?
This is an invitation for intimacy, relationship, and friendship with the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of everything.
But make no mistake, Jesus is a gentleman. He refuses to force Himself upon anyone. Instead, He pursues hearts and extends invitations—but our part is that we must open the door.
The church in Laodicea was full, but empty. They were disoriented by a false sense of security and control. They were successful according to the world’s standards, but spiritually empty and distracted according to God’s standards.
And yet, Jesus still called out to them. Jesus still knocked for them. Just as He’s still calling out and knocking... for us today. The same God who flung planets into space and carved mountains into existence wants to be near us and with us, and to save us.
So if we hear Him calling out to our souls, or we feel Him knocking on the door of our hearts, it’s our move.
He is waiting with open arms.
*Prayer For Restarting*
Father God, we thank You for pursuing us, and for never giving up on us. We don't want to be lukewarm. Free us from distractions and selfish desires, and reignite our passion for You and Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
While exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Word of God and sharing his experience with Jesus, John was given a vision.
He was told to write down what he saw and send it to the seven churches. And though these messages were given to literal churches of that time, they're still just as relevant to and representative of our modern hearts today.
Now, for some context, let’s focus on Jesus’ message to the church in Laodicea …
Jesus describes the church in Laodicea as being neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm. They’re rich and comfortable, prosperous and self-sufficient, apathetic and indifferent. But despite these things, Jesus still offers a generous invitation:
*“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear My voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” Revelation 3:20*
Do you see it? Do you feel it?
This is an invitation for intimacy, relationship, and friendship with the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of everything.
But make no mistake, Jesus is a gentleman. He refuses to force Himself upon anyone. Instead, He pursues hearts and extends invitations—but our part is that we must open the door.
The church in Laodicea was full, but empty. They were disoriented by a false sense of security and control. They were successful according to the world’s standards, but spiritually empty and distracted according to God’s standards.
And yet, Jesus still called out to them. Jesus still knocked for them. Just as He’s still calling out and knocking... for us today. The same God who flung planets into space and carved mountains into existence wants to be near us and with us, and to save us.
So if we hear Him calling out to our souls, or we feel Him knocking on the door of our hearts, it’s our move.
He is waiting with open arms.
*Prayer For Restarting*
Father God, we thank You for pursuing us, and for never giving up on us. We don't want to be lukewarm. Free us from distractions and selfish desires, and reignite our passion for You and Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
*A Generous Invitation*
While exiled to the island of Patmos for preaching the Word of God and sharing his experience with Jesus, John was given a vision.
He was told to write down what he saw and send it to the seven churches. And though these messages were given to literal churches of that time, they're still just as relevant to and representative of our modern hearts today.
Now, for some context, let’s focus on Jesus’ message to the church in Laodicea …
Jesus describes the church in Laodicea as being neither hot nor cold, but lukewarm. They’re rich and comfortable, prosperous and self-sufficient, apathetic and indifferent. But despite these things, Jesus still offers a generous invitation:
*“Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear My voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.” Revelation 3:20*
Do you see it? Do you feel it?
This is an invitation for intimacy, relationship, and friendship with the Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer of everything.
But make no mistake, Jesus is a gentleman. He refuses to force Himself upon anyone. Instead, He pursues hearts and extends invitations—but our part is that we must open the door.
The church in Laodicea was full, but empty. They were disoriented by a false sense of security and control. They were successful according to the world’s standards, but spiritually empty and distracted according to God’s standards.
And yet, Jesus still called out to them. Jesus still knocked for them. Just as He’s still calling out and knocking... for us today. The same God who flung planets into space and carved mountains into existence wants to be near us and with us, and to save us.
So if we hear Him calling out to our souls, or we feel Him knocking on the door of our hearts, it’s our move.
He is waiting with open arms.
*Prayer For Restarting*
Father God, we thank You for pursuing us, and for never giving up on us. We don't want to be lukewarm. Free us from distractions and selfish desires, and reignite our passion for You and Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ Mighty Name, Amen.
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