Are you Hot or Cold?
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spit you out of My mouth.
- Revelation 3:15-16
My mother used to can food. She would put vegetables and fruits into jars and then place them in a pressure cooker. The extreme heat and pressure not only sealed the contents in the jars but most importantly, destroyed all the disease-producing bacteria.
Do you know why God said He would rather you be hot or cold? Lukewarm is the only temperature in which germs can grow. Extreme heat or cold will kill them, but germs thrive in a lukewarm environment.
A lukewarm heart toward God will allow germs of sin (doubt and unbelief, pride and criticism, grumbling and complaining) to invade your mind, your ministry, and destroy your destiny!
How passionate are you for Jesus? Does love for Him burn hot in your heart? Are you willing to follow Him anywhere?
Set your sights on God and not the world. The world will cool your heart. Keep your eyes on God, and keep Holy Ghost fire in your heart!
Jesus, I passionately love You as the lover of my soul. I will not settle for being lukewarm for You. I love You with all my heart, mind, soul, and strength. Amen.
Further Reading
- Revelation 3:15-16
- John 14:26
- Deuteronomy 4:9
