The Verse of the Day

-August 14, 2020-

Good morning, happy Friday,

-Open The Door Of Your Heart To Jesus-

“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:

(Revelation 3:14).

“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

(Revelation 3:20).

The Apostle John addressed seven churches in the Book of Revelation: Ephesus, the Loveless Church; Smyrna, the Persecuted Church; Pergamos, the Compromising Church; Thyatira, the Corrupt Church; Sardis, the Dead Church; Philadelphia, the Faithful Church; and Laodiceans, the Lukewarm Church. These were seven literal churches of the day, as well as they represent the various periods of the history of the church.

There are many lessons we can learn from each church and what the Lord Jesus Christ had to say to each of them. We are living during period of the last two churches: Philadelphia and Laodicea. At the same time there are faithful churches to the Lord who honor God and preach the gospel and other churches that exist in name only with false doctrine, and a watered down message. They need to repent.

It it is interesting that all the churches are mentioned by a city name, but the one before our attention today is the only one mentioned by region, is the church of the Laodiceans. There was a city, Laodicea, but the message does out beyond one city. The message to this lukewarm church is serious, sobering, and soul searching. The Lord hates lukewarmness in any form.

We immediately notice that it is Jesus who is speaking to them, although His name is not mentioned, three of His titles are: the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, and the Beginning of the creation of God. When Jesus speaks, everyone should listen, including us. The Lord brings forth something positive about nearly every church and something to change and work on. But to the Laodiceans, there is nothing good our Lord can say about. How sad is that!

The Lord calls upon them to buy gold refined in the fire, to be rich, clothed in white garments, anointed with eye salve, be zealous and repent. He tells then in verse 20, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him and he with Me.” It is an invitation to salvation and fellowship with the risen Savior.

Jesus is so very patient with us waiting for us to open up to Him. He wants to be Lord of all in our lives, which is best for us. What will you do today? Will you open up your heart to Him? Will you give Him full access to every room, with every key?

This verse is often read or quoted in connection with the gospel, and that is a right application we can use, but it is intended for individuals to open their hearts. The door handle of our hearts is always on inside not on the outside, meaning we must open our hearts to Jesus of our own freewill. He will never force His way in. He waits patiently and knocks at our door. We must repent of our sins, and invite Him in to dine (or have fellowship) with us and with Him. He with us. We must act and make the first move.

We must give Him full access to every room in our hearts and give Him every key. He is Lord and must sit on the throne of our hearts and direct our lives. He wants to transform us into His image.

Have a blessed day of opening your heart’s door and giving Him full control. Stay safe and healthy.

Dean