Have you ever looked back at some pictures of yourself from years ago
and wondered what you were thinking? You may even remember that you
thought you really looked good. But now, with fresh eyes and a good deal
of distance from that moment, you have a very different opinion of your
appearance. For this last church in Revelation, Jesus tells the church
at Laodicea that what they think of themselves is untrue. They think
they are looking good, but Jesus actually tells them they are disgusting
and to be pitied. As harsh as this message is to this church, it may
have more application to the church today than any other message we’ve