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Which areas of your life does God have full, ultimate unquestioned control over? Which areas in your life is he "involved" but with a much lesser dominate role? Kind of like a "consultant" instead of a King? The church in Laodicea was content in living, working, operating without any help from Jesus the Christ. Their actions, thoughts, and way of life showed that "they" were the all-authority, kings and queens of their lives as opposed to fully submitting to Christ's Will, Word, and Way. Today we look at the ramifications of this way of life.
The Church in Laodicea had grown confident in their self-sufficiency. Christ was not their All-In-All, and they thought they were "good" when it came to the things of God. Christ Jesus had a very different view of them. Their "call" had no "cost." Jesus clearly articulated the requirements of following Him in Mark 8. Join us as we contrast the Laodiceans (and our) short comings in comparison to what Christ requires.
In Christ's last letter to the seven churches, He introduces Himself as The God of Amen. He reminds them of His Faithful Witness which is firm, sturdy, strong, and consistent - then condemns them for being the opposite...
As we finish up the letter to the church in Philadelphia, Christ gives His last conditional promise to the believers there. He then tells them of one of the highest honors given to mankind because of their endurance through trials...
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