Revelation 3:15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. 16 So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
I would truly say over the last 10 plus years I have learned God NEVER wants you to be stagnant; change brings your need for him, that you rely on him, and therefore keeps pride at bay. I have seen this ministry change; one from deeper exposition writing daily for years, over 1,100 blogs/devotionals, to simpler direct reflections of scripture filtered through my life in social media. I have seen work change; the pursuit of the American Dream to one of a business ministry. I am in the midst of another season of change in it, and can sense bigger things coming. I was called to preach for a short season, a life change that evolved into a deeper understanding of many things too long to expound here. I have seen God work in my testimony, returning me to once what was my god, to share of the One true God. I have seen the boldness I was born with, once a prideful fault, now used to proclaim him from the rooftops with no fear. God never wants us to be still….
I have been feeling called to study one of the scariest books in the Bible, the book of Jesus’ return above. Honestly, it is a deep topic to many, one of many opinions that have divided for centuries, but eschatology does not tug me like some; I have the faith I will end up with Christ before tough times, but if he calls me to suffer through them, I consider that an honor to do so. 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” We all want to believe in the Rapture, it is the easiest most comforting road to take, yet I have heard many arguments against it, and I worry not nor divide over it. We all must agree we are living in the days that are biblically pointing to a change in history, a pivot that effects the world, and that likely pivot is Jesus Christ returning to judge sin. We all must give an account of our lives, not only whether we believed, but what we DID with that belief in Jesus Christ. He is going to ask you how you lived your life in reflection of the knowledge GOD GAVE you, the grace God bestowed upon you was a gift, and Jesus will ask what you did with that gift. Did you use it, or put it away somewhere inside of you as an insurance card to pull out when you needed it. Will your insurance be expired?
Stagnant is defined, many times used as, “showing no activity; dull and sluggish.” How would your Christian life be described? What evidences in the heavenly court of law will find you guilty of living your life for Christ? Do those around you know that you are a Christian? Even Christians still struggle with sins, guilty of sin just like the lost, but do you repent and try to improve? God build your testimony of forgiveness to show others of his love for them. Do you share how God gets you through the tough times? God many times reaches people when they are at the bottom, and your ability to share how faith that got you through them, that draws others to him. Do you pray with others going through tough times? Do you read your Bible? Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. God never wants you to rely on yourself, he never wants pride to creep in just like the church of Laodicea. They were comfortable, felt good about where they were in life, in faith, and God knew their hearts were not for him. Take some time to self-reflect, to look at your life as you were being judged for your faith. One day you will, and that day seems to be quickly approaching.
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