Laodicea had aqueducts that brought water from hot springs into the city. The water cooled to a lukewarm temperature as it traveled over a long distance. That water was said to cause some people to vomit. Laodicea was also known for its cloth and eye medicines, both of which made many residents wealthy.

Against this backdrop, Jesus rebukes the Christians in Laodicea. Their love for Jesus is neither passionately hot nor refreshingly cool. Their worldly riches and comfort cause them to be spiritually lukewarm toward Jesus and blind to their own spiritual needs. Their attitude toward Jesus makes him want to spit them out. They are spiritually wretched, poor, blind, and naked—despite their cloth and eye medicine industries!

Though their love is lukewarm, Jesus’ love for them does not change. He rebukes them so that they might repent. He offers heavenly gold and cleansing from their sin. Jesus is ready to have deep fellowship with them—they only needed to repent and let Jesus in. If they did, Jesus promised a seat with him on his throne. Jesus is knocking; how will you invite him into your life today?
Application: Father, I repent for being lukewarm and depending on worldly wealth. Please come into my life again and have fellowship with me.
One Word: Jesus is knocking on the door of your heart