I will spit you out…
Today's verse comes from the 'intimidating' book of Revelations, Rev 3:15-16:
"I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth."
This was directed to the church of Laodicea by an angel who came to John in a vision. The church had turned their focus onto money - not God. They were lukewarm. Still trying to follow God, but hindered by the trappings of life. How much does that sound like our walk with God?!
And God's response? It's better to be hot or cold. Or to put it another way, either pick up your cross and follow him (Matt 16.24), or don't do it at all. God doesn't want namby pamby followers! That's not to say he wants you to turn away. His desire is to bring you close, touch you, speak to you, show you great things (Jer 33.3). Verse 20 says:
"Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I'll come right in and sit down to supper with you." (The Message)
He's knocking at the door - why not open it?
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