Revelation 3:17-18

Good morning all! God is good all the time, all the time God is good!

Revelation 3:17-18 "Because you say, 'I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing'--and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked- I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see."

Some believers assume that numerous material possessions are a sign of God's spiritual blessing. Laodicea was a wealthy city, and the church was also wealthy. But what the Laodiceans could see and buy had become more valuable to them that what is unseen and eternal. Wealth, luxury, and ease can make people feel confident, satisfied, and complacent. BUT, no matter how much you possess or how much money you make, you have nothing if you don't have a vital relationship with Christ. How does your current level of wealth affect your spiritual desire? Find true riches in CHRIST!!

Verse 18 Christ told the Laodiceans to buy their gold from him, real spiritual treasures; Christ told them to buy white garments from him, his righteousness. Christ told them to buy ointment for their eyes so they could see the truth. Christ was showing the Laodiceans that true value was not in material possessions but in a right relationship with God. Their possessions and achievements were valueless compared with the everlasting future of Christ's Kingdom.

Where are you right now, this very moment? High on yourself, your material position in life? OR, high in your spiritual relationship with Jesus? In God's world there are only 2 cases in Deal or No Deal.....SO....spiritually speaking-DEAL? or NO DEAL?

Thank you for reading. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace
Johnny