Chapter Thirteen/Buy Gold Refined by Fire - 'Taking the Evening Meal'

 Jesus goes on to say: "Look! I am standing at the door and knocking. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into his house and take the evening meal with him and he with me." (Revelation 3:20) If the Laodicean Christians will only welcome Jesus into their congregation, he will help them to overcome their lukewarmness! - MATTHEW 18:20.

Jesus' mention of the evening meal doubtless reminds the Laodiceans of the times when he ate meals with his disciples. (John12:1-8) Such occasions always brought spiritual blessings for those present. Likewise, there were notable occasions after Jesus' resurrection when he was present at a meal with his disciples, which occasions greatly strengthened him. (Luke 24:28-32: John 21:9-19) Hence, his promise to come into the Laodicean congregation and take the evening meal with them is a promise to bring them rich spiritual benefits if only they will receive him. 

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