Week of September 20, 2024

“So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.” Revelation 3:16, NKJV

If we are not careful, we might find ourselves just going through the motions. Have you possibly found that you have lost your passion for God, work, and family? We drive home, collapse on the sofa, and tune out in front of the television. We once thought about changing the world. Now, we’re just thinking, "I need to change the TV channel." Understandably, our minds and bodies wear down eventually, but our zeal for God and His Kingdom doesn't have to.

In the letters to the seven churches of Revelation, John writes under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He says our Lord was dissatisfied with the churches' lack of passion. The church at Laodicea was located by some hot springs. Maybe he was associating these words with those springs. You are not hot and passionate for God, and neither are you cold. You’re just lukewarm.

If your heart is lukewarm, it’s time to take a step back and determine what has brought that on. Negative habits that need to be deleted out of your life today. Because mediocrity will ruin you and everyone you touch. Ask yourself to what extent has your life become mediocre?

What activities, purposes or people could you implement or reinstate to bring your passion of purpose back to your life? This was a very big deal with our Lord regarding this group of people. Lets not quickly overlook mediocrity in our life. Let's deal with it quickly and decisively.

God Bless, Pastor Rick