This is the most preached about ekklesia in all of Revelation. Verse 20 is used in nearly all “Come to Jesus” pitches. And it is an amazing thing to comprehend – that the great “I am,” the creator of the universe, the omnipotent, omniscient, inscrutable son of God, son of man, would desire my company. It is fantastic to dwell on such a thought.
It is equally difficult to understand why someone would refuse to open the door; or even be reluctant to do so! Yes, there will be discipline and repentance. But to be able to commune with God himself, to be able to walk and talk with Jesus, to hear his voice guiding and nudging every moment of every day! Why would anyone hesitate?!
That is the “gold refined in the fire” mentioned in verse 18. Like the Laodiceans, we must all gladly pay any price to possess it. That’s what this whole book is about – the treasure of Jesus himself. All the charts and multi-colored timelines miss the point. Revelation is about Jesus and his story, past, present, and future. He is the focal point of it all. And he desires your company and my company. So, whatever you may glean from this book, it should drive you to Him. We should all come away with a more intimate relationship with our living Lord.
It is equally difficult to understand why someone would refuse to open the door; or even be reluctant to do so! Yes, there will be discipline and repentance. But to be able to commune with God himself, to be able to walk and talk with Jesus, to hear his voice guiding and nudging every moment of every day! Why would anyone hesitate?!
That is the “gold refined in the fire” mentioned in verse 18. Like the Laodiceans, we must all gladly pay any price to possess it. That’s what this whole book is about – the treasure of Jesus himself. All the charts and multi-colored timelines miss the point. Revelation is about Jesus and his story, past, present, and future. He is the focal point of it all. And he desires your company and my company. So, whatever you may glean from this book, it should drive you to Him. We should all come away with a more intimate relationship with our living Lord.
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