I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! Revelation 3:15
There is nothing like a cold glass of water on a hot and steamy day. Similarly, nothing beats a steaming hot beverage or cup of soup on a cold, snowy morning. A warm glass of water or a cold cup of soup not only falls short of satisfying us, but also make us mad that it is not what it is intended to be and therefore doesn’t fulfill its purpose. Likewise, Christians who can’t make up their minds to serve the Lord with their whole hearts are displeasing to God.
The Church at Laodecia was suffering from lack of zeal. They were simply going through the motions. How often does that describe the modern church? How often does that describe us? We are slow to start and always ready to be finished. The doors of the church are opened and closed, but the mouth of the church seems to always be open. As Christians, we should constantly remind ourselves that God calls us to be fervent workers; working with purpose, determination and an understanding of the brevity of our existence. It is day now. But night comes quickly.
Pray for zeal and the desire to serve God today.
Deacon Larry Woodard
There is nothing like a cold glass of water on a hot and steamy day. Similarly, nothing beats a steaming hot beverage or cup of soup on a cold, snowy morning. A warm glass of water or a cold cup of soup not only falls short of satisfying us, but also make us mad that it is not what it is intended to be and therefore doesn’t fulfill its purpose. Likewise, Christians who can’t make up their minds to serve the Lord with their whole hearts are displeasing to God.
The Church at Laodecia was suffering from lack of zeal. They were simply going through the motions. How often does that describe the modern church? How often does that describe us? We are slow to start and always ready to be finished. The doors of the church are opened and closed, but the mouth of the church seems to always be open. As Christians, we should constantly remind ourselves that God calls us to be fervent workers; working with purpose, determination and an understanding of the brevity of our existence. It is day now. But night comes quickly.
Pray for zeal and the desire to serve God today.
Deacon Larry Woodard
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