Esther 3-5, Revelation 3:7-22, Proverbs 25:1-10
Revelation 3:15-16 (ESV)
“I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that
you were either cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot
nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.”
In Revelation 3:15–16, Jesus warns the church in Laodicea
about its spiritual condition. The believers there were lukewarm—spiritually
complacent and indifferent. They lacked the fervor and zeal Christ expected of
His church. They had neither fully embraced their faith with passion nor
completely rejected it. This lukewarm state deeply displeased Father-God, so
Christ used vivid imagery to describe His response: He would spit them out.
In this season of revival, believers need to examine their
commitment to Jesus Christ. We must ask ourselves difficult but necessary
questions: Am I passionate about my faith, or have I become complacent?
Jesus tells John that being “lukewarm” provokes a strong response of rejection.
I ask myself daily whether my actions and work truly reflect my faith in God
the Father. I also examine whether I rely on my own resources and
self-sufficiency, or whether I genuinely trust the Lord to provide for both my
physical and spiritual needs. Am I committed to my church? Am I actively
pursuing a vibrant, growing faith in Christ?
Most days, my answer to these questions is yes. But there
are times when the answer is no—when life happens and my faith wavers. In those
moments, I ask the Lord for repentance and renewal, and I ask Him to remove any
half-hearted devotion from my life. When I am filled with spiritual fervor, I
experience Father-God’s favor daily, and I am deeply aware of how blessed I am.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who offers a life filled with
blessing and His favor—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak
to Him through the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your
desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is
faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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