REVELATIONS: 3:20
This quote is from Revelations, a book of hope... and of warning. It was revealed to the apostle John by Jesus, and written to seven churches in Asia and believers everywhere, to reveal the full identity of Christ about 95 year after his death. It is God's plan for the world at the appointed time that Jesus returns to rescue his people and settle accounts with those who have defied him. In chapter 3, Jesus addresses the Church in Laodicea, the wealthiest of the seven churches, yet a city that had become half-hearted in-name-only Christians, complacent and self-indulgent. Jesus wanted to open their eyes, while also letting them know that although they had drifted, he still cared about and was there for them, and said, (19) "Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. (20) Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me". (21) To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne". Isn't it wonderful that Jesus is patient and persistent, and never gives up on us?