[This service was online-only due to the ordered reduction in gathering size]
So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Revelation 3:16 New International Version (NIV)
Lent: Weeks leading up to Easter; Prepare our hearts and minds for Jesus’ last days, His death, and resurrection.
To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:
These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 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. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.
Revelation 3: 14-18 (NIV)
Emēo: Vomit
So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
Revelation 3:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
If you were arrested and put on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?
Would you be found guilty because you are passionate enough about Jesus?
What if we made it our mission to be contagious with Jesus?
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 3: 19-20 (NIV)