Those whom I love

Revelation 3: 14 – 20


Ever been Luke warm about anything? Can't make up your mind about what to do, where to go, or maybe even you have said; “ I don't know. What do you want to do”?
I don't like it when I have that sort of attitude. I know that when I make a decision, whether it's right or wrong, it never turns out as badly as when I as when I don't make any decision.
Jesus feels the same way as I do about this.

16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

Decisiveness is the key to any relationship. What do you think the response your wife would have, if she said; “I love you”. And, you replied (weakly) “Oh, okay, I guess I love you too”. “I suppose”.
Think she might get angry and feel as if you didn't care?
At least if you said ( with feeling ) “I love you too, sweetheart” or (yikes) ignored her statement, she would at least be sure of how you felt about her, and where she stood in your life.

15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!

We get distracted by outside influences, and that takes our focus from where it should be, whether it's your wife, children, or even God. When we finally make a choice, it's gonna be hard. It will never be easy. As the old song says; “I beg your pardon”, “I never promised you a rose garden”.
So tighten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy ride.

19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.
20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.

Get it together people! Don't be Luke warm about anything! If you are, your gonna miss the blessing.