Just a few decades after we read about the first church in Jerusalem making Communion a passionate priority we read about another church: the church in Laodicea. In Revelation 3, Jesus writes to this church that is outwardly prosperous and successful; but this church that is so rich and comfortable has become lukewarm and complacent. Staggeringly Jesus is not even in this church anymore, but is standing outside wanting to get back in! What is He wanting? – ‘if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with Me.’ (Revelation 3:20) He is wanting what He
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