The church in Laodicea is the only one that Jesus does not praise in the epistle.

The self-perception of being rich and to have no need is in big contrast to the conclusion of Christ, who describes Laodicea as poor, needy, wretched, pitiable, blind and naked. They think they are not dependent on God.

There is only one hope: Jesus says he is standing at the door, waiting to be let in (Revelation 3:20).

The message to Laodicea sums it up. If Jesus is out, then all our religion is of no use to us. Jesus knocks, but he doesn’t rush in with the door.

Faith means letting Jesus into our life and sharing everything with him.