Thoughts for Thursday

The Lord placed the following scriptures on my heart early this morning. Let me make this disclaimer as I share these words on the blog today. I am very much concerned about the spiritual condition of the church in this day and time. I am truly not wanting to say these words in a harsh, critical, or judgmental manner. And I know you have heard and read those words before at some point in your life. It is usually at that point that people than begin to unload their "spiritual superiority" ammunition on you. I really do not want that attitude to come across this blog today. I desire to be a help and not a hindrance to the Body of Christ. I do remember that it was the blood of Christ that purchased the church and that the church is very near and dear to the heart of God.

But I am concerned about the spiritual condition of the church; but I also believe that God is a God that is in pursuit of us. But we must quit running from Him and start running TOWARD HIM. God still has the answers for the all of the ills, difficulties, and sins that this generation of humanity is facing. We have to be willing to make the choice to follow God with full surrender and complete obedience. Remember these words are not just directed toward you; no, a thousand times no. EACH OF US need to allow the Holy Spirit to examine our hearts and draw us closer to Him. I am offering myself to God in that manner on a daily basis.

I ask that we allow this scripture to speak to our hearts. Then I am asking that we respond appropriately after we listen to what the Spirit says to us.

Revelation 3:15-17, “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. 17 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—" (NJKV)

Revelation 3:15-17, “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other! 16 But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth!17 You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked." (NLT)

Revelation 3:15-17, "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. 17 You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked." (NIV)

Have a Spirit-filled Day!!