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There may be many unsaved people in a congregation. This illustrates the difference between simply attending church and actually having Christ in our lives. Self-satisfied, the church was holding service without the presence of the Lord. As Jesus says to the church at Laodicea, “I stand at the door and knock.” Christ is waiting for an invitation to come into the church. It is important to note that God will not force himself on us. In addition, saying, “I stand at the door and knock,” he is seeking a personal relationship with any church member who will invite him into their lives. Out of love and correction, Christ is calling them to repentance. They took comfort in their wealth rather than in God. It is a warning to all who are lukewarm in their faith.īlessed with material success, the church members thought and felt that they did not need anything beyond their worldly luxuries. This scripture is relevant to anyone who does not have enthusiasm for serving and worshiping God. Nam - Two things right off that bother me. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come to him, and will sup with him, and him with me. In service, we are called to be of benefit to others like Colossae’s cold refreshing water or Hierapolis’ hot therapeutic springs.īecause of pride and material wealth, the Laodiceans did not have passion for Christ. K eep Him in everything you see and hear. WEB” In other words, the Laodiceans’ lack of enthusiasm for God displeased the Lord like their lukewarm water displeased them. Christ says in Revelation 3:16, “So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of my mouth. The contrasts in these water sources are used to create a metaphor for the people of Laodicea concerning their spiritual lives. In contrast, Laodicea had lower quality, gritty, lukewarm water brought to the city by an aqueduct. Hierapolis had mineral rich hot springs used as therapeutic baths. Colossae had cold, refreshing mountain run-off water. Each of these cities had unique water sources. It was situated near two other prosperous cities, Colossae, and Hierapolis. Laodicea was a rich Roman city in the Lycus river valley.
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These words in Revelation demonstrate Christ’s desire to correct and forgive their inactivity. Sermon by William Branham - I stand at the door and knock - Preached on Sunday, the 8th of December 1957 at the Branham Tabernacle in Jeffersonville. Revelation 3:20 in all English translations. Although they had a church, they had not yet truly devoted themselves to being of benefit to the kingdom of heaven. 20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Their apathy was due to their wealth and comfortable status. The church at Laodicea was not enthusiastic in their service to the Lord. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, then I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me. As many as I love, I reprove and chasten.