Post by Woody Williams on Oct 1, 2010 4:32:51 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Revelation 3:14-17, 20-22
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‘And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The words of the
Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God’s creation: ‘I
know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were
either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold
nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. For you say, “I am
rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing.” You do not realize that
you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. Listen! I am
standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the
door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me. To the
one who conquers I will give a place with me on my throne, just as I
myself conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. Let
anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the
churches.’
Devotional
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Being lukewarm is not appropriate if the church is to accomplish its
mission. Faith that bears a strong witness requires passion. Christ
invites the church to open to his presence and share a meal. Christ's
presence will awaken them to their task. If they invite Christ in, he
will invite them to join him on his throne.
Prayer
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Help me to care, O Lord, so that there is passion in my believing and
serving. Amen
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‘And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The words of the
Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God’s creation: ‘I
know your works; you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were
either cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold
nor hot, I am about to spit you out of my mouth. For you say, “I am
rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing.” You do not realize that
you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. Listen! I am
standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the
door, I will come in to you and eat with you, and you with me. To the
one who conquers I will give a place with me on my throne, just as I
myself conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. Let
anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the
churches.’
Devotional
----------
Being lukewarm is not appropriate if the church is to accomplish its
mission. Faith that bears a strong witness requires passion. Christ
invites the church to open to his presence and share a meal. Christ's
presence will awaken them to their task. If they invite Christ in, he
will invite them to join him on his throne.
Prayer
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Help me to care, O Lord, so that there is passion in my believing and
serving. Amen