Rev. 3:17 "You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked."
God is addressing the church in Laodicea and mocking their supposed independence. They think they are rich and have everything they need, yet in reality they are "wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked."
I always try to see how scripture correlates with my life and my situation. I can't help but think what was said to Laodicea could also be said to America. We are so materialistic and consumer oriented it is pathetic. This consumerism and wealth leads us to believe we can take care of ourselves-that we don't need anyone else or for that matter God. The truth is, the more we put our hope and faith in our pocketbooks, the more wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked we truly become.
Dear Jesus, forgive my materialism. Forgive me of my pride in myself and my stuff. Amen.
