Jesus: Our Seeking Savior

Read | Revelation 3:14-22

"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:  “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot.  I would wish you were neither cold or hot. So then because you are lukewarm and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say “I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing – and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind and naked -  “I  counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that shame of your nakedness may not be revealed, and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten, therefore be zealous and repent.  Behold I stand at the door and knock.. If anyone opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.  To him who overcomes, I will grant to sit with me on My throne, as I also overcame, and sat down with My Father on His throne, He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."

The Christians at Laodicea pictured themselves as rich and self-sufficient, when in reality, their spiritual blindness and self-righteousness had prevented them from recognizing their true poverty. Though they had closed a door between themselves and Jesus, He never gave up on them. Can you relate to this idea of a loving Savior reaching out to you?

Revelation 3:20 shows that Jesus . . .

• Stands at the door—The Lord takes the initiative. He’s ready and willing to seek us, even when we've erected a barrier.

• Knocks at the door—He tries to get our attention through a variety of means, including circumstances, pain, trials, conviction, sleeplessness, and/or His Word. Then He patiently awaits our response.

• Invites us to open the door—Though Christ is omnipotent, He never pushes His way into a relationship with us. He lets us respond.

• Enters through the door—If we open up to Him, He will come into our lives. Through the indwelling Holy Spirit, we’ll actually partake of Christ’s divine nature and be transformed into His image.

• Dines with us indoors—Now that nothing stands between us and Jesus, we can begin to enjoy all the benefits of an intimate relationship with Him and be nourished by His Word.

Where are you in this process? Have you built a barrier between yourself and the Lord? The Laodiceans show us how miserable we are when we try to keep Jesus at arm’s length. Only when we let Him have unhindered access to our lives will we experience the joy of intimacy with Him.

Oftentimes we fail to appreciate what it is to be called a child of God and heir of heaven.  We get so busy pursuing the things of this earth with the notion it satisfies, only to find out it lasts only for a while.  When we pursue the things of God, we discover the lasting, deep satisfaction our souls yearn for.  Jesus keeps knocking because He loves us so!  will you open your door and let Him in?