Today’s Thought “Dressed to the Nines?” G. Ward

Revelation 3

¹⁵ ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. ¹⁶ So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will vomit you out of My mouth.

 

While many assume a posture of no one is perfect and whereas an assessment can involve a scale analogy of a 1 to 10 rating, many will often propose 9 or less, substantiating some imperfection (cf. Matt.5:48). Christ, at His Revelation would ask this church at Laodicea where they stood as to their devotion to the highest spiritual demand given (i.e., HIS Word). This great contrast seeking introspection understood how Laodicean wealth was predominant, allowing underground viaducts that brought water from distant cities (because their own water system was horribly tainted) and our Lord made such observation in view of this reality. Cold water is/was certainly indicative of refreshing, while hot (from the springs of Hierapolis) was extremely good for bathing. Lukewarm however epitomizes where they were before channeling potable water from surrounding cities (making it useful, immediately).

Our Lord still speaks volumes concerning the same unto us. Are was calloused to HIS commands, believing more in self-sufficiency, than God dependency (i.e., cold)? Perhaps we’re excited to awaken to HIS day; even prepared to find another to share how great our Lord truly is (i.e., hot)? When either of the two groups (cold or lukewarm) fail towards a receptivity in being absolutely governed by their Creator and seek to cry out in last days, very particularly because of horrid distress and calamity (read it for yourself – Prov.1:24-29) …