September 20, 2024

Dear Road Church Friends,

When guests come under our roof it is understood that they must abide by the rules of our house.  We want our guests to see us in our home at our best.  Therefore, we clean the rooms that we want them to see, and all of the other rooms are off limits.  We determine the topics of conversation and the length of our guest’s stay.  Most guests are content to abide by these rules. Jesus was invited into the homes of all kinds of people. The people who had him in their home thought he was their guest, but he never accepted that role. He came as a truth telling prophet, not a polite guest. The same is true today. If we invite Jesus into our life, it will not be as a guest.

SCRIPTURE:  Revelation 3:14-20    SERMON: The Unwelcome Guest

Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen—the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s new creation: “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth! You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see. I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.

THE LAMP OF TRUTH

by W. G. Elmslie

He held the Lamp of Truth that day

So low that none could miss the Way;

And yet so high to bring in sight

The Truth of God,—the World’s Great Light.

Blessings to you all,

Pastor Norm Erlendson

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