The church in Laodicea was known for being wealthy, entrepreneurial, and self-sufficient. These descriptions seem healthy, however, depending on these things rather than Jesus create big problems.
Open and closed doors are often used as metaphors for moving forward or retreating from an intended movement. Jesus uses the picture of an open door to a church in Philadelphia that was struggling to stay alive.
Have you lost your first love? For those that are followers of Jesus, do you remember what it was like when you first were introduced to Him? Is your love for Jesus different today than it was in the past? How do you know if you are living with the...