Revelation 3:8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut….
Commentary calls this open door an opportunity to evangelism, but I see it as an opportunity to connect with the one true God, even though the world tries to lure us away. God has placed this open door—a door that no one can shut—because he knows we have little strength and He knows the world is loud and persistent, and He wants us to know He’s made a way to Him. We just have to walk through the door.
Revelation 3:15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!
When we don’t actively nourish our relationship with Christ, it cools. Even when we do actively nourish it, we have to be on guard that we don’t act like we have “God in our pocket.” We need to remember our deep need for Him always. When we let the world or our pride get in the way of our relationship with Him, we become dangerously tepid.
Revelation 3:16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Lord, help me to never lose sight of my deep need for You. Help me to invest time and energy into my relationship with You so that I can draw closer to You, shine Your light, and comfort Your people. Amen.
Revelation 3:20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
Have a blessed day.