Revelation 3:14-22
"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!”
(Rev 3:15-16 NLT)
We know what being hot is – passionate, a burning desire to do or be something; we know what cold is – turned off by something, to avoid something but to be lukewarm is to have your senses dulled, without feeling, going through the motions because you are convinced your actions are right but your heart is not in it. The result is indifference, caring for nothing or no one, living more like animals than people in that you cannot be taught, you do not listen, you live by instinct more than by the leading of the Holy Spirit. To know and love God is to live a life that is open to His leading, which brings about change, for He will lead us to the Refiner’s fire and when His work is completed in us we will wear robes of white and because of the great cost His people are passionate and ever diligent to follow where He may lead them. The indifference the church of Laodicea soothed themselves with provided relief from God’s correction but God answered their unasked question by telling them He disciplines everyone that He loves. For we know that our ways are not like His and His thoughts are strange to us. If God did not correct us how would we be different than before we knew Him? God’s heart is adventurous and His ways are not tame but He is good beyond doubt and His love for us is without question and if that is true why do we hold back on anything He asks of us? Do we fear the unknown but we already know that perfect love casts out all fear. Is our motivation comfort and a life of ease or are we passionate about discovering God’s plan for our lives? It comes down to this – do we trust God, the Creator of all that is living, with the life we call ours? God says He has a journey for us to go on, there will be battles and the way will be treacherous but He will be right there with us, every step of the way.
"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. Those who are victorious will sit with Me on My throne, just as I was victorious and sat with My Father on His throne.”
(Rev 3:20-21 NLT)
